Health authority seizes 20,000 crates of expired Coca-Cola products
Health Authorities Remove Expired Coca-Cola Products from Gboko Market
Gboko, Benue State — The Gboko Local Government Health Authority has removed 20,000 crates of expired Coca-Cola products from Gboko Main Market following a routine inspection. The inspection revealed that these beverages had exceeded their expiration dates, with some items reportedly expiring as far back as 2024.
The operation was overseen by Mrs. Wede Victoria, Director of the Gboko Local Government Health Authority, who worked alongside environmental health officers and market security personnel. Health officials noted that the expired products were still being sold openly in the market, posing potential health risks to consumers.
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Mrs. Victoria emphasized the importance of the operation, stating that consuming expired beverages could lead to stomach discomfort, food poisoning, and other health issues. During the inspection, health inspectors confiscated the expired products from vendors’ stalls and transferred them to a government storage facility, where they will be destroyed according to health and safety regulations.
In addition to the removal of the products, authorities have called on traders associated with the seized stock for questioning. Investigations are ongoing to determine how the expired items entered the market. Officials are working to trace suppliers to identify any breaches in distribution, storage, or retail practices.
Some traders claimed they were unaware that the products had expired, while others expressed concerns over financial losses due to the seizure. Local residents largely welcomed the intervention, noting that many consumers often purchase beverages without checking expiration dates.
The health authority has issued a warning to traders to frequently check product expiration dates and adhere to proper storage standards. Officials stressed that shops found selling expired or substandard products could face penalties, including the confiscation of goods and potential legal action.
