Gcaleka raises alarm over food safety in SA’s informal trading sector
Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka has raised serious concerns about food safety in South Africa’s informal trading sector, warning that the sale of expired, contaminated and potentially dangerous food products, warrants urgent and comprehensive investigation.
Multiple government entities, from municipal health departments to national regulatory bodies, may have failed in their duty to protect consumers and uphold food safety standards and the people of South Africa deserve accountability and protection from those entrusted with safeguarding their health and safety,” adds Gcaleka.“The growing threat to public health posed by expired and decayed food in the markets requires urgent and thorough investigation.
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