Woolworths has appealed to community members to only purchase Woolworths-labelled products from Woolworths stores, or through the Woolworths online channel.
Seven people were arrested at a Woolworths in Gauteng after they were found altering dates on expired Lucky Star canned fish, which was being packed into Woolworths-branded cartons. Picture: SAPS Retail food giant Woolworths on Saturday said it is aware of the ongoing police investigation following the discovery of a counterfeit goods factory involving canned branded Lucky Star pilchards in Woolworths-branded cartons.
Police in Gauteng have arrested seven undocumented migrants at a factory where the workers were packaging and altering dates on expired Luck Star canned fish. Picture: SAPS “We have launched our own investigation to determine why this process was not adhered to in this instance. At Woolworths, we take food safety and the wellbeing of our customers extremely seriously. It is our number one priority,” the retailer said in a statement.
The seven arrested people are aged between 18 and 29. Police said the owner of the operation remains at large.
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