When My Kids Bought Expired Amul Lassi: A Parent’s Wake-Up Call on Food Safety
It was just another evening in Model Town, Rohtak, when my kids stopped by a nearby Amul Parlour for a quick treat — their favourite Amul Lassi. It’s a trusted brand, right? Something we’ve all grown up with. But when I glanced at the pack a few minutes later, my heart sank.
The best before date read 16 October 2025 — already expired. The lassi they were about to drink was unsafe.
😔 Shock, Then Anger
I went straight back to the shop. The shopkeeper looked uneasy. When I showed him the expiry date, he admitted that he had already informed Amul about the expired stock. But what he said next was even more shocking — “Sir, they told me to sell it anyway.”
Though he refunded the amount, that moment left me shaken. It wasn’t about ₹40. It was about trust — and the thought of what could have happened if my children had consumed it.
The Law Is Clear — But Who’s Watching?
Under India’s Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, selling expired food is illegal.
It’s not a “small mistake.” It’s an offence punishable with heavy penalties and even jail time, especially when it endangers health.
Yet, in reality, these violations often go unnoticed or ignored. Until something goes wrong.
🪳 When You See One Cockroach…
You know what they say — if you see one cockroach, there are many more hiding behind.
If an expired Amul Lassi can be sold openly from an official parlour, how many other shops might be doing the same? How many more expired or unsafe products are silently slipping into our homes?
This is not just one parent’s experience — it’s a symptom of systemic neglect.
👨👩👧 Why This Scares Every Parent
We teach our kids to avoid street food, to trust packaged brands — but what if even branded products fail us?
Dairy items like lassi and milk are consumed mostly by children. Selling expired dairy isn’t just careless — it’s endangering young lives. A simple lapse in oversight can lead to food poisoning or worse.
🧾 What Every Consumer Should Do
If you ever find expired or unsafe food:
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Keep the packet and bill as proof.
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Report it via the Food Safety Connect app or at https://fssai.gov.in.
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File a consumer complaint under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
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Share responsibly to alert others — awareness saves lives.
🗣️ My Message to Amul and Authorities
Amul has built its reputation as the taste of India — but trust is earned through action, not slogans.
I urge Amul to investigate this immediately and ensure expired stock is never allowed to reach consumers. The Food Safety Department, Haryana, must inspect local parlours and enforce strict compliance.
❤️ From a Parent, Not Just a Consumer
This isn’t about blame. It’s about responsibility — towards our children, our families, and our right to safe food. One small expiry label nearly went unnoticed — but it carried a big message: food safety cannot be taken for granted, no matter how big the brand.
#FoodSafety #ConsumerRights #Amul #Rohtak #JagoGrahakJago #SafeFoodForKids
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