Expired products seized during inspection of ice cream units

The inspection of the ice cream units was carried out under the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006. | Photo Credit: Illustration by Satheesh Vellinezhi

Expired food products were seized from two ice cream shops in Bengaluru during a nationwide inspection on October 8, which covered 45 manufacturing units. Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) officials also found unsanitary conditions at the Raichur unit and labeling violations at the Bengaluru and Mysuru units.

Officials collected 70 samples of ice cream and ingredients, including milk, milk powder, flavorings, sugar and food additives, for testing in government laboratories.

What officials found in the ice cream unit

At Savara Ice Cream Café in Jayanagar 3rd Block, officials seized expired Britannia Marigold biscuits, Nandini Samrudhi milk, tea and coffee mixes and desiccated coconut powder.

Expired products including plain caramel, Nestle Milkmaid and Milky Mist khova were seized from MN Enterprises at Bilekahalli on Bannerghatta Road. Officials also found labeling deficiencies.

An inspection at the Gemini Ice Cream Manufacturing Unit in Raichur revealed unsanitary conditions, for which a notice was issued.

Ice cream products worth ₹20,000 were seized at the John Candy Ice Cream Manufacturing Unit in Mysuru due to labeling deficiencies.

According to the ministry, the drive was conducted under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Inspections would continue across Karnataka.

Published – 9 Oct 2026 15:07 IST