Authorities in Juba County, Central Equatoria State, have seized expired food products from a shop at Kuburi Haboba Market. The operation, led by Caretaker Commissioner Moulana Kalisto Lado, uncovered expired wheat flour, biscuits, juice, sweets, and other food items stored under poor conditions. The inspection was aimed at preventing the sale of unsafe goods and protecting consumers from potential health risks.
During the inspection, officials discovered several expired products, including wheat flour, biscuits, juice, sweets, and other food items, all kept in unsatisfactory storage conditions. The goods were stored directly on the floor in a facility lacking proper ventilation. Commissioner Kalisto expressed concern over the storage conditions, noting that they posed serious risks to public health.
Commissioner Kalisto stated that the operation was prompted by reports of traders selling various expired goods at the market on the outskirts of Juba. He warned that selling expired and spoiled food products endangers consumers' lives and contributes to many deaths in Juba and across all states of South Sudan. Kalisto emphasized the need for traders to adhere to food safety standards and ensure that goods sold to the public are safe for consumption.
The government of Central Equatoria State would collaborate with relevant authorities to address the issue and protect consumers. Commissioner Kalisto assured that they would work closely to resolve this issue, under the leadership of Governor Agustino Jadalla Kamilo. The incident raises questions about consumer protection and the enforcement of food safety regulations in Juba.
This is not an isolated incident, as eight suspects were arrested the previous week for allegedly repackaging expired flour for resale at H Brothers General Trading and Investment Co. Ltd. in Gumbo, Juba County. The suspects were reportedly caught transferring expired maize flour into new sacks for resale. Following the discovery, the company was shut down, and the suspects were arrested pending legal proceedings.
The discovery of expired food products at Kuburi Haboba Market has sparked concerns about the sale of expired and poorly stored food products in markets across Juba. Authorities are urged to take stringent measures to prevent the sale of unsafe goods and protect consumers from potential health risks. The incident highlights the need for increased vigilance and enforcement of food safety regulations.
The seized food products were handed over to relevant authorities for proper disposal. Commissioner Kalisto appealed to traders to prioritize consumer safety and adhere to food safety standards. The government has assured that it will continue to work towards protecting consumers and preventing the sale of expired goods in markets across Juba.
Key points
- Authorities in Juba County seized expired food products from a shop at Kuburi Haboba Market, following an inspection aimed at preventing the sale of unsafe goods.
- The operation was led by Caretaker Commissioner Moulana Kalisto Lado, who expressed concern over the storage conditions and warned that selling expired goods poses serious risks to public health.
- The incident highlights the need for increased vigilance and enforcement of food safety regulations in Juba, following a similar incident where eight suspects were arrested for repackaging expired flour for resale.
