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Supermarket Giant's Strict New Date Check After Big Fine
9 Feb
Summary
- Asda fined over £500,000 for selling expired food.
- Hummus 16 days past its use-by date was among items.
- New date checking process implemented across all stores.
A supermarket giant was ordered to pay a significant fine exceeding £500,000 after being caught selling expired food products. The offenses occurred at its Barnsley store, where inspectors discovered items like hummus 16 days past its use-by date, alongside other out-of-date pizzas and curries. The company admitted guilt to five charges under the Food Safety Act.
Following this, the supermarket has implemented a new date code checking process across all its outlets. This measure is intended to guarantee that only the freshest products are available to customers. The substantial fine, coupled with a new checking system and retraining, underscores the seriousness of non-compliance with food safety regulations.
Local authorities emphasized their commitment to community safety and stated that businesses must only sell safe food. They confirmed that actions would be taken against businesses failing to meet legislation or heed warnings, prioritizing public health and safety above all else.
