LASCOPA SEALS SUPERMARKET AT OGBA FOR DISPLAYING EXPIRED PRODUCTS

As part of efforts to rid the State of all forms of unwholesome products and ensure that consumers' rights are protected, the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) on Thursday sealed Home Affairs Supermarket located at 21, Ijaye Road, Ogba.

Speaking on the enforcement exercise, General Manager of LASCOPA, Mr. Afolabi Solebo Esq., disclosed that the supermarket was sealed for displaying expired products, such as Kelloggs Krave (Chocolate Hazelnut) and Frozen foods, on their shelves for possible sale to unsuspecting consumers.

He noted that despite several public enlightenment campaigns and warnings by LASCOPA, Store managers still sell expired and hazardous products which are inimical to human health in contravention of the State government's directives on the sale of unwholesome goods.

Solebo said, “I, personally, discovered the expired items on the supermarket shelves on the 23rd of February, 2021, while on a routine check of supermarkets in the area. On discovering the expired products, I told the staff to remove the items from the shelves, which they did in my presence, only for the monitoring and enforcement team to go there the following day and discovered that the items have been returned to the promo shelf”.

He noted that the Agency had to seal Home Affairs Supermarket in the interest of the general consumers in the State, adding that LASCOPA would not fail to initiate litigation if retail shops and supermarkets do not stop displaying expired products for sale.

While charging consumers not to hesitate to report any supermarket or shops within the State where expired products are sold, he enjoined residents to submit their complaints free of charge by visiting the office of LASCOPA at 2b, Soji Adepegba Close, off Allen Avenue, Ikeja or send correspondence to the Agency’s e-mail addresses: lascopa@lagosstate dot gov dot ng and lascopa@gmail.com for necessary action.

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good one

Let us educate some Nigerians about the danger of expired foods...

Eating expired foods or foods that are past their best-by date can expose your body to harmful bacteria that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and a fever.

This is a very good step from Lagos State Government.

Nawaooooo

We are our own enemies in dis corntree .Some go even erase the expire date and plaster new date.They sha want to destroy pipu health .Hopefully,the owner will go settle and continue his business as usual

Abegiii, na because them no fit meet Lascopa demands, na today nyash start to dey back!?

Ok

Hmmm abeg who hint them ?? Another achievement for Sanwo Olu All the politicians before self never expire ??

It’s just for display na. These guys should take a chill pill. That’s one thing I don’t like in Lagos. The government agencies overdo things. Just as one agency came down to my axis few days ago and were charging a house owner for improper electrical wiring. Damn. I love the man’s approach though. And now at ogba: those products might jus never there for adverts and display. But these agencies will love to cash out first.

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Since they were warned to remove the expired items and they still returned it to the display shelf they deserve whatever punishment they get

Noted

But why didn’t they change the exp date before putting it on the shelf?

Ok

All supermarkets in Nigeria should as well be sealed....if u know, u know.

arrest the owner

las las na who dem catch be thief....

Una want kill person?

whenever you are tempted to think this way, just remember that you and your loved ones could end up being consumers of such products.. it could lead to food poisoning and in the case of medicine could prove fatal..

could

smile11s:
But why didn’t they change the exp date before putting it on the shelf?

if u buy these expire stuff/return it back,those idiots will not collect/take it back until u shout

Good step

Shit is crazy ...nah in front of this place suppose day work

Am sure if they do a routine check( and don't collect bribe) more shops will be lock in lagos

Possiblegee:
Shit is crazy ...nah in front of this place suppose day work

Attention seeker for a long time now.
Sha take care of yasef o.
Life is short biko.

You right now.
Yeeeaaaaaa.......

hmmmm.... if only LASG know how many other "Supermarkets" wen dey sell expired stuff.... dem go close half of the total numbers for Lagos

BTW, e nor suppose surprise us.. cuz even our "beloved" president na expired product...


OfficialGaGa

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Lagos State governor, seems to have woken up his hibernating departments.............

Yakhi84:
Abegiii, na because them no fit meet Lascopa demands, na today nyash start to dey back!?

Why choose to be foolish so early?

very lovely kudos

smile11s:
But why didn’t they change the exp date before putting it on the shelf?

Stop commenting from your anus, it is too early to be foolish!

Why PMB why? Even the so called health officials were wearing mask without covering their nose and no social distancing ..Good rediance to arrant nonsense...
WHY PMB why?