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90% discount on foodstuffs in UAE. How safe are they for use?
Resist yourself from buying those food products offered at enticing discounts as many of these, which are nearing the expiry date could take a toll on your health.The Sharjah Municipality has launched an inspection drive on outlets offering 80 to 90 per cent discount on food products to ensure their validity for consumption.
Officials said that the inspectors take samples of such food products from theoutlets to test their quality and check their expiry date. If it is found that a foodstuff is not valid for consumption, the inspectors will confiscate and destroy it, after imposing a hefty fine on the outlets, they warned.