Angus McKenzie calls on residents to report expired products at Spaza stores

Bonteheuwel Ward Councilor Angus McKenzie is calling on local residents to report incidents of expired food being sold in Spaza stores, Cape Town {city} Etc. reports.

Following recent visits to stores in Bonteheuwel, Langa and Matroosfontein, McKenzie highlighted the importance of increased awareness to protect public health from potentially dangerous expired goods.

The initiative follows a recent operation by the City of Cape Town which closed an illegal butcher’s shop in Mfuleni and the discovery of old abandoned food in Khayelitsha. Although McKenzie cannot directly close Spaza stores, he is committed to advocating for compliance with health regulations at these businesses.

“It is not my responsibility or that of any councilor to close the Spaza stores,” McKenzie clarified. He, however, praised the Spaza stores he visited, which had already started the registration process and were ensuring their stock complied with health standards.

“I have to say I was extremely grateful to the stores I visited who began their check-in process and made sure all their stock was fresh and on time,” McKenzie said.

The city’s environmental health department responded to the situation by receiving more than 1,000 requests for certificates of acceptability in just one week. According to Mayco Health and Community Services Member Patricia van der Ross, these certificates are only granted after a full inspection and submission of all required documents to ensure compliance with health regulations.

McKenzie concluded his statement by urging the community to take action: “If you have any concerns about food freshness, cleanliness or service at a spaza shop, I encourage you to report it. »

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