Chillies Found Without Expiry Dates

A warehouse in Elakanda, Wattala, has been sealed after officials from the Consumer Affairs Authority discovered a stock of dried chilies suspected to be unfit for consumption.The raid was conducted following a tip-off received by the officials of the Consumer Affairs AuthorityThe officials carried out the raid at the warehouse using a decoy, where they discovered packs of dried chilies, each weighing one kilogram.According to the Consumer Affairs Authority, none of the packets carried essential details such as the manufacturing date or expiry date.The Consumer Affairs Authority stated that samples have been collected and sent for laboratory testing.

Ada Derana•Nov 16, 2025

CAA seals warehouse in Wattala over imported dried chillies unsuitable for consumption

By Ada Derana English

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