Trading Standards found 115 out-of-date items sold at two Asda stores in Cardiff in 2024, leading to four charges against the supermarket. A fine of 640,000 was imposed, alongside costs of 15,115 and a 2,000 surcharge. Inspections revealed expired products, including dips and items over two weeks old. Asda acknowledged past infringements related to an outdated date-checking process and has since adopted daily checks on perishable goods to ensure food safety. Additionally, a George at Asda product was recalled due to injury risks, with customers advised to return it for refunds.
Trading Standards officers found 115 items, including some that were more than two weeks out of date, at two Asda stores in Cardiff during 2024.
Asda was fined 640,000 and ordered to pay 15,115 in costs and a 2,000 surcharge for selling out-of-date food items.
An updated date code checking process implemented since November 24 involves daily manual checks on all short-life products and twice-weekly checks on every long-life product.
Asda recalled a George at Asda product due to risks of injuries, advising customers to return it for a full refund.
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