Four warehouses belonging to a leading food importer in Nugegoda were sealed by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) on Wednesday (03), following a sudden raid that uncovered serious violations of consumer protection laws.
According to the CAA, the warehouses, located on Pagoda Road, were supplying bulk food products to hotels and markets across the island.
Investigations revealed that the stock included dairy items such as cheese and butter, chocolate and cocoa powder, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, meat products, and raw materials used in bakery production.
Officials found that many of these products carried no importer information, while others had been repackaged into different containers without retaining crucial details such as manufacturing and expiry dates. A stock of expired goods prepared for distribution was also discovered.
The CAA warned that these illegal practices posed a grave risk to public health and consumer safety. Comprehensive investigations have already commenced, and strict legal action is expected against the business establishment and suspects under the Consumer Affairs Authority Act.
They urged consumers, food manufacturers, and hotel owners to pay close attention to product labels, manufacturing dates, expiry dates, and importer details when purchasing food items.
