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Consumer protection council seizes expired agrochemicals, seals warehouse in Kano

Kano Consumer Protection Council seizes 419 cartons of expired agrochemicals and seals a warehouse, preventing unsafe products from reaching consumers. Read More: https://punchng.com/consumer-protection-council-seizes-expired-agrochemicals-seals-warehouse-in-kano/

Consumer protection council seizes expired agrochemicals, seals warehouse in Kano

The Kano State Consumer Protection Council has seized 419 cartons of expired agrochemicals from a warehouse along Club Road in the state. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, the seizure was made after the council received intelligence that the products were being stockpiled for reprocessing and resale.

The council's officials carried out the operation and found that the pesticides had exceeded their expiry dates, posing potential risks to consumers. The premises where the products were stored has been sealed pending the conclusion of investigations and legal action.

The KCPC Chairman, Dr Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspected expired, adulterated or unsafe products to the council. The council's action aims to prevent unsafe products from reaching consumers.

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