Gyeongnam Province Conducts Intensive Hygiene Inspections on Food Businesses Serving Infants and Patients

Inspection of Key Issues Such as Expired Shelf Life and Unsanitary Handling of Food

Gyeongsangnam-do will conduct inspection activities on food manufacturing consumed by vulnerable groups such as infants and patients until the 23rd.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Gyeongsangnam-do announced on the 16th that from the 17th to the 23rd, it will conduct inspection activities targeting food manufacturing and sales businesses such as baby food and patient meals to ensure safe distribution and consumption.

The main inspection items include whether food is handled unsanitarily, whether expired products are stored or used, the appropriateness of self-quality inspections, and false or exaggerated advertising related to disease treatment. For foods labeled for infants and young children, collection inspections will also be conducted for each manufacturing company.

Violating businesses will be subject to administrative measures according to relevant laws, and improvements will be checked through re-inspections within three months. Non-compliant products found in collection inspections will be recalled and disposed of.

Kang Jisuk, Director of Food and Drug Affairs at Gyeongnam Province, stated, "Through this inspection, we will provide continuous guidance and inspections not only for infants and patients but also for businesses related to group catering and lunchbox manufacturing to ensure safe food is provided to residents."

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