India, Sept. 5 -- India's food safety concerns are shifting from dirty kitchens to deceptive labels, as raids reveal alleged manipulation of expiry dates on popular packaged foods like chips, noodles and soft drinks.

With original dates reportedly scraped off and replaced, the scandal raises urgent questions about trust, transparency and whether consumers have enough information to make safe, informed choices about processed and ultra-processed foods.

India's food safety crisis is no longer just about unhygienic kitchens or surprise inspections. From elite restaurants to supermarket shelves, questions are being raised about what we are actually eating-and whether consumers have enough information to make informed choices.

Recent food s...