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Authorities seize truck filled with damaged, expired goods
The Ministry of Health’s Pharmacy and Poison Board on Tuesday seized a
A portion of the expired and damaged goods seized by the Ministry of Health’s Pharmacy and Poison Board.
canter filled with damaged and expired food items and goods, as they were being loaded onto the vehicle, to be transported for marketing purposes.
After receiving a tip-off, Registrar of the Pharmacy and Poison Board, Khame Sharma and Inspector of Pharmacy, Shivanand Geer, along with police, proceeded to a bond in West Ruimveldt, where the items were being packed onto the vehicle by labourers, a Government statement said.
A quantity of Carnation Milk, Mak-C drink mix, Dry Pigeon Peas, Delisa Nutrient Boost, channa, mixed vegetables, and Royal Jello, along with Hugs Fruit Berry juice and gloves were seized and taken into the Ministry’s bond for further investigation.
According to the Government release, the storage conditions of the goods were also deplorable and unhealthy, as rotting goods, including potatoes, were seen among them. The labels were torn and discoloured with mildew.
The bond in West Ruimveldt from which the expired goods were seized.
Speaking to the Government Information Agency (GINA), Sharma pointed out that the Board has been receiving numerous complaints of these products, which are distributed countrywide. He added that there have been many attempts to find out where they came from, but in vain.
The Ministry was unable to determine the owner of the goods. However, the canter owner pointed out that he was only required to move the items from the bond to another truck owner, who was supposed to transport them to Essequibo.
The Ministry urged distributors to check their products and verify that they are in line with the specifications of the Guyana Bureau of Standards.
“Distributors are reminded that the marketing of such products can result in legal consequences. Consumers are also encouraged to ensure that they receive a bill for all transactions, when purchasing goods. This is to ensure that customers can be compensated, if the need arises.”
The Ministry said that marketing of such goods is hazardous to human health.
The Ministry vowed to be on the lookout for them on the local market.
“Citizens are advised to report any suspicious and similar activities or storage conditions brought to their attention, as they pose a threat to them and their families.”
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