Mpumalanga farmer nabbed for selling rotten food
A Mpumalanga farmer has been arrested for allegedly repackaging expired and rotten food for delivery to various retailers.
The Hawks and health inspectors from the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality Health Inspectors swooped on the farm on Wednesday.
They discovered two warehouses packed with food unfit for human consumption.
Hawks spokesperson Magonseni Nkosi said four cold rooms were filled with expired canned products, rotten red meat, and chicken.
"About 1,000 crates were found fully loaded with expired dairy products, including cheese products. A truck fitted with a cold room, two light delivery vehicles, one loaded with meat, and an empty LDV were also found. An intense investigation will be conducted on the vehicles.
"A total of seven freezers were found in the warehouses with repackaged wheat, flower, and maize meal. Equipment used for vacuuming, scales, and plastic sealers was found on the scene.
"The recovered items include stickers and pricing machines, which are believed to be used during repackaging."
The farmer is due to appear in the Secunda Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
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