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On February 13, 2025, the National Agency for Health Regulation, Control and Surveillance of Ecuador reported a significant incident involving expired food products. The agency identified that Food And Food Products originating from Ecuador contained items that were past their expiration dates.
This incident falls under the category of Other incident within the context of food safety regulations. The primary hazard associated with this case is categorized as Adulteration, which refers to the contamination or compromise of food products that may not meet safety standards.
The detection of expired food products raises concerns about consumer safety and the integrity of the food supply chain. Regulatory authorities are tasked with monitoring and ensuring that food products are safe for public consumption, and incidents like this underscore the importance of strict adherence to food safety protocols.
The National Agency for Health Regulation, Control and Surveillance of Ecuador is responsible for overseeing such matters and ensuring that appropriate measures are taken to address and rectify the situation involving these expired products. Consumers are advised to remain vigilant about the food products they purchase and to report any concerns to the relevant authorities.
- Incident: Expired Food Products has been detected in Food And Food Products.
- Date: 2025-02-13
- Product: Food And Food Products
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- Origin of issue: Ecuador
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- Incident Category: Other incident, Control
- Hazard Category: Adulteration
- Source: National Agency for Health Regulation, Control and Surveillance of Ecuador
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