Buy from walmart perishable items close to expiration date, remove date and price and resell in there own grocery store. And advertise these products in there own sales ads..Is this LEGAL? And is it legal for them to remove expiration date...Hope yall can help
Answer:
There is no law requiring products to have expiration dates. Most companies do because certain states require them to do so. Even with the requirement, there is still a grace period for compliance. The expiration date is not only for safety, but also for confidence that you are buying a product that has the correct flavor and taste that is desired by the manufacturer. The date is never a perfect measure of freshness, due to fluctuations in natural products, handling temperatures storage temperatures, as well as production defects. Usually there is a buffer built into the dating system. Products sold after this date usually aren't a heath risk, but the quality decreases until it can actually becomes a health problem.
You stated that the products are close coded, not actually expired. There is no standard for how much shelf life a product must have to sell. Most retailers reduce prices to move inventory that is going to expire. While this merchant is seeking out these items to resell to you, he is not violating a law. Now, if you are asking if it is an ethical thing to do, then my answer is no. If the merchant is going to stay in business is another matter. It is much simplier to avoid a merchant with questionable sales practices.
The easiest way to deal with this problem is call your local health department and complain, but with specifics. Mention the exact store location, time, date, and the EXACT product in question. They will follow up, albiet at their leisure. Having unsafe food will lead to a deduction of points in their inspection, which will reduce their letter grade, meaning more headaches for the merchant. This inspection becomes public record, and helps inform the public about the practices of the merchant.
Bottom line = vote with your dollars. Shop somewhere else!
100% illegal. Its not the reselling its the removing of expiration dates and selling the items as new. What is your proof they are doing this? If so you need to contact the authorities immediately before someone gets hurt or dies.
This is totally illegal and if you know a business that does things like that then you should call the proper authorities and have them check it out!
Cheers.
it is illegal to tamper with dating issues this relates to consumer content and fair labeling there is however no law that states where they have to buy there items i would contact your better buisness bureau as well as your attorney generals office for yout town/county as well as the health department and inform them about these issues before someone becomes seriously ill from using these outdated products good luck
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