CAA seizes 750 tonnes of unsafe wheat flour

A large stock of wheat flour unfit for human consumption, which was to be released to the local market, has been seized from a warehouse in Uswetakeiyawa, Wattala. 

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) said the stock of wheat flour was found based on additional information collected during a raid conducted in the Pettah area. 

As such, CAA officials seized 750 tonnes of wheat flour unfit for human consumption from the warehouse in Wattala yesterday. 

The stock of wheat flour had expiry dates of March and May 2024 but had been adjusted to 2025, while it was also found to be severely infested with insects.

The CAA, which had taken custody of the wheat flour stock, is conducting further investigations. (Islandnews)