Karnataka Inspections Reveal Expired Ingredients and Hygiene Lapses at Ice Cream Manufacturing Units

The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has intensified inspections of ice cream manufacturing facilities across the state after identifying expired ingredients and unsatisfactory hygiene conditions at several units. The enforcement drive covered 45 manufacturing facilities and aimed to assess compliance with food safety requirements.

During the inspections, officials collected 70 samples of finished ice cream products and raw materials, including milk, milk powder, flavouring substances, sugar and food additives. The samples were sent to government laboratories for analysis to determine whether they met the prescribed quality and safety standards.

The inspections uncovered several instances of expired ingredients and food products. At Savara Ice Cream Café in Bengaluru, officials reportedly found expired biscuits, milk, beverage mixes and desiccated coconut powder. These products were seized during the operation. At M N Enterprises, also in Bengaluru, inspectors identified expired caramel, milk sweeteners and khoa.

Further deficiencies were reported at other facilities. Gemini Ice Cream Manufacturing Unit in Raichur was found to be operating under unhygienic conditions, while inspectors identified labelling deficiencies at the John Candy Ice Cream facility in Mysuru.

The FSDA stated that the inspection campaign would continue across Karnataka to strengthen compliance with food safety requirements. Businesses found violating the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the associated rules and regulations may face legal action.

The department's findings have brought attention to weaknesses in ingredient storage, expiry-date monitoring, manufacturing hygiene and product labelling. Food businesses are expected to maintain suitable storage conditions, ensure that expired materials are not used in production, and implement effective quality-control procedures throughout their operations. Laboratory testing of the collected samples will help authorities determine whether the products comply with the applicable standards.

09-10-2026