Sale of expired food stuff (Bun Burger) seem to continue at Big Bazar in Bokaro Mall. The date printed on the packet is — used by 2 June 2015; sold by the retailer on 3 and 4 June after its expiry date.
Piyus Rai, a customer who brought the burger from Big Bazar on 3 June after paying Rs 60 (for three packets) showed the bill and told, "My wife saw the expiry date when she was going to make breakfast for children. Then I made a complaint to Dr Sunil Oraon the president of Food licensing Authority today."
On being asked about the complaint, Dr Sunil Oraon said, "I have directed Dr NP Singh, SHO Chas to collect the sample of Burger immediately. I also told him to take the necessary step if the facts are correct.”
"Sale of expired/stale food items is not allowed and the sellers are supposed to destroy the items as they may prove hazardous to health," said Dr Oraon.
“We have been focusing, raids on expired food items. The selling of expired food items is a violation of the law of Consumer Protection and for which offenders may have to face," he added.