Consumers and experts raise alarm over Mother Dairy’s cold-chain failures after milk reportedly goes bad well before its expiry date.
Mother Dairy, one of India’s largest milk processors, is facing serious scrutiny after reports emerged that its packaged milk spoiled 11 days before the printed expiry date, sparking widespread questions about the company’s quality checks and cold-chain management. The issue quickly gained attention online and among consumer advocacy groups, prompting calls for transparency and stricter standards.
Consumers have taken to social platforms and local forums reporting instances where sealed packets of Mother Dairy milk appeared visibly spoiled or off in smell and texture well in advance of the “best before” or “expiry” date printed on the packaging. These anecdotal claims — including comments from residents in different parts of India — point to potential storage, distribution, or refrigeration lapses prior to retail.
The controversy shines a spotlight on broader food safety protocols in the Indian dairy sector, where cold-chain integrity from processing plant to retailer is critical for maintaining shelf life. Experts suggest that milk can spoil prematurely if temperature controls are inconsistent at any step in distribution, undermining not only quality but also consumer confidence. Research into milk safety standards underscores how critical microbiological testing and proper refrigeration are in preventing early spoilage.
Industry and food-safety watchdogs have in the past flagged quality issues with major dairy brands, including earlier cases where samples from prominent producers like Mother Dairy and peer brands were found sub-standard in some tests — though not always unsafe. Such histories intensify scrutiny when fresh reports of early spoilage surface, and put pressure on regulatory bodies like the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to enforce stricter monitoring.
For dairy producers, processors, and buyers in the sector, these developments highlight the operational importance of cold-chain management, expiry date accuracy, and consumer trust. Premature spoilage not only translates into product waste and financial loss but can also erode confidence in market-leading brands unless addressed with transparent quality assurance and compliance measures.
Source: Bharat Speaks — https://bharatspeaks.com/milk-spoils-11-days-before-expiry-serious-questions-raised-over-mother-dairys-quality-checks/
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