Residents in Ajman said that grocery stores and food shops sell goods at prices lower than the original price by up to 70%, due to the expiry of its consumer or expiry on the same day of sale, and some are sold a day after expiration.
Doctors warned against buying food that is about to expire or expired, low-priced, in all kinds and forms, and said that taking it on the day of its expiration or after its expiration may cause bacterial and fungal food poisoning, or become infected with microbes that lead to vomiting, nausea and diarrhea, A high fever, abdominal pain, has been up for hospitalization.
In detail, residents in Ajman revealed the sale of a number of groceries and shops food and catering at prices lower than the original price by up to 70%, for the imminent expiry of consumer or expiry on the day of sale itself, and some are sold a day after the expiry, as witnessing the demand from Consumers, amid many questions by the customers of these shops and shops about what is suitable for use and is it harmful to human health or not?
A number of shops and shops in Ajman specialize in selling food products at discounted prices due to the expiry or expiry of their products. A resident of the Emirate, Naeem Al Nasser, said that he goes to these shops, which are more than five shops since More than six years to buy food and supplies at discounted prices, because their validity is nearing completion, in order to meet the needs of his family of seven members, pointing out that he noticed the presence of some food, especially canned cheese, expires on the same day or remained valid Two days a And one day.
He continued that every time he asks about what these materials for use, and asks the shop owner a lot, as assuring him that they are fit for consumption, which led him to continue to buy them, so as to differentiate their prices from the market.
Malik Jamal said that he is visiting shops that sell food and canned food at very low prices, because its shelf life is nearing completion, pointing out that the issue of validity is not important for him, given the low price, which has become important to the consumer, pointing out that these foods have a fixed period Individuals can consume them on time and take small quantities at a time to prevent damage, as most of them need a month or two to expire, indicating that they do not buy freezers due to the expiry of the expiry, which may happen a lot on the day of purchase.
He noted that the majority of the items that expire expire on the same day or left two days or a week, and prices are lower than the market by more than 70%, especially chickpeas, beans, oil and cheese.
Hanin Fathi pointed out that what encouraged her to visit these shops is lower prices, where she finds discounts on freezers, but you should pay attention to consumption before expiration, noting that the freezers leave long periods outside the chiller, due to the large quantities in the shop.
She stressed that the idea of these shops is good in Ajman, but must be checked for validity, as they have noticed the existence of some products that expired a day before buying them, and consumers take quantities of them without attention.
She was supported by the housewife «Umm Mohammed», which confirmed that she buys most of the needs of her home from these shops, noting that she reduced her visits to the malls, to provide all supplies at discounted prices.
On the other hand, a number of citizens and residents in the Emirate of Ajman fear of these shops, and the products that are sold in them near the expiry date, and confirmed that they are buying their needs from associations and malls, as they are periodically controlled.
Some shop owners, who preferred not to be named, confirmed that they are buying food, supplies and detergents from agents and delegates and from the companies themselves at discounted prices of up to 90%, and in total between 50% to 70% that these materials have been favored by consumers, for cheap price.
They pointed out that they are not in violation of the requirements of health, safety and storage, indicating that all goods and materials are valid for human consumption and no problem in the date of validity, pointing out that they return some of the materials or destroyed when they expire.
In turn, the Department of Economic Development in the Emirate of Ajman confirmed that the control mechanism on these stores is in accordance with the regulations of the Department and the various economic development departments in the UAE, the shops that display the product will expire in two days or a week, and there are consumers to buy, the merchant has the freedom to supply and the consumer enjoys freedom Buying, therefore, the merchant to reduce the price to more than 70% of the price traded to sell the quantity before expiry, but the accounting of the concerned authorities of the stores are when offering products already expired.
She explained that the department plays its role in educating the consumer what to follow before buying, and among these guidelines to ensure the date of validity of the product.
"The validity date of the food written on the various food products is an official requirement from the competent authorities to ensure the safety of those who eat them," said Dr. Ahmed Al-Ghalaini.
He added: «Write on some foods prefer consumption before a certain date, and others write on it is advised not to use after a certain date, it is written on it should not be used after a certain date, here advised not to use so as not to be exposed to food poisoning», pointing out that there are some foods These dates do not have any dates, such as vegetables and fruits.
He explained that the most important diseases that may result from eating expired or nearing completion, bacterial and fungal food poisoning and microbes, which cause vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, high temperature, abdominal pain, and may be accompanied by other symptoms such as headaches and imbalance, and other Diseases.
He pointed out that the treatment of food poisoning varies with different symptoms, it may be by taking some medications from the outpatient clinic or needs to be admitted to the hospital, and make the necessary tests and appropriate treatment, pointing to the importance of attention to what is written on the food of the dates of validity and method of conservation and storage, and the need Ophthalmic examination of food in terms of taste, color and smell.
Gastroenterologist Dr. Kazem Al-Sahlani said: It is necessary not to eat foods and foods when they run out for human use, because of the diseases and symptoms that may have serious consequences, and this applies to meat, fish, dairy products and some types of fruits and vegetables, as well as shrimp and shellfish, for example eating meat Redness after expiration may lead to the infection of bacteria Salmonella and E.coli, and these microbes cause severe abdominal pain with diarrhea and vomiting, which may lead to the occurrence of tissue dryness and kidney problems.
Confiscation, destruction and a fine of 5000 AED
The Department of Economic Development stated that in the event of seizing expired goods and products in the shops, they shall be confiscated, destroyed and an infringement shall be issued against the store. AED