The Bayelsa State Ministry of Environment on Monday urged
residents to be conscious and double check the authenticity of what they
procure at many outlets in the state
particularly at a supermarket known as
JEOPAL over the sale of expired items to unsuspecting members of the public,
which could have health implications.
This followed a discovery when Environmental Health
Inspection officers went on a routine inspection.
In statement, Commissioner for Environment, Engr. Udengs
Eradiri, said members of the public should desist from purchasing items at
JEOPAL Supermarket and its subsidiaries over sales of expired items.
He said, "The general public is by this announcement
asked not to purchase goods from JEOPAL Supermarket and its subsidiaries.
"This announcement is predicated on the discovery of expired goods ranging from
beverages to dairy products in the supermarket by Environmental Health
Inspection officers during their routine check carried out on Monday 13th
January, 2020.
"It is on record that sometime in 2010 the said JOEPAL
Supermarket and The Giant Supermarket were indicted by the state government for
sales of expired products, hence this recurrence will be decisively dealt with
for the safety of the Bayelsa people.
"The public is therefore advised to be conscious when
purchasing goods for consumption."
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