The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided a warehouse in Wattala, seizing 3,620 kg of expired dates that were being stored for sale.
According to the CAA, the seized dates are estimated to be worth Rs. 6.5 million.
Following the raid, the expired stock was immediately sealed, and legal action was taken against those responsible.
The CAA said that this action ensured consumers were protected from unsafe and expired food products. (Newswire)