Our children’s lives are in danger because of the nice things they love to buy in the stores of our foreign suppliers
Number of children across the country are living in danger some are admitted in hospitals some have died because of buying sweets, chips, biscuits.
These accidents are high in the Guateng province where these foreigners from different countries sell expired products as far from 2019. Some create their own fake soft drinks, snacks, soap, junk food and many more other things.
A lady from Lusikisiki says “2 months ago I bought olive oil in Dlamantshontsho shop, when I open it it was already opened and the expired date was on 2021 when I returned it they shouted the cashier”
She ended up by saying that “2 weeks later her 11-year-old child bought Stylos from school when she tried to open she noticed that it was closed with glue and she threw them away and never wanted to carry cash to school”.
Two children at the age of 3 and 4 years were buried last week after they bought their lovely snacks in a Somalian store.
Children should train their children not to eat or buy anything from these shops, even at school they should buy anything because they don’t know where they order their products.
It has been all over the news about these foreign shops and people have been sharing their experiences about buying in this Spaza shops and supermarkets.
People have been saying this foreign change expired dates to resent ones some remove them, sometimes they remove tags you will buy tinned fish and only find tinned Beans inside.
Ethiopian owned spaza shop in Kgobokwane caught fire on Sunday 22 October. The cause of this accident is unknown but in the other side people have been looting to this parkistan shops.
Kiwi shoe polish smells of paraffin, roll on makes you smell bad, grandpa doesn’t taste the same just like soft drinks.
It is only advised for people not to buy fresh fruit and vegetables from the local Spaza stores and supermarkets but get other things when they in big stores to prevent getting sick.
Another woman’s child shorked by nestle cerelac she bought when the mother turned the box only to find that the baby food was powdered soap she bought at pPaskistan store expired months back.
“CHECK BEFORE BUYING or else you will continue to burry your children Pakistan spaza shops will kill us” “Protecting Our Children: Vigilance Needed When Purchasing Snacks from Convenience Stores”
Our beloved children’s safety is at risk due to the enticing treats they often seek in the small convenience stores run by foreign suppliers. Tragically, kids all over the country are facing danger, with some being hospitalized, and others losing their lives as a result of consuming snacks like sweets, chips, and biscuits.
The Gauteng province has witnessed a surge in these unfortunate incidents, mainly due to the presence of foreign store owners who have been selling expired goods since 2019. Some of them even engage in producing counterfeit soft drinks, snacks, soap, and various other consumables.
A concerned mother from Lusikisiki shared her distressing experience, revealing how she purchased olive oil from a shop in Dlamantshontsho. When she opened the bottle, it was already tampered with, and the expiration date indicated it was supposed to be consumed in 2021. To her astonishment, when she tried to return the product, the cashier raised their voice in response.
In a separate incident, the same mother recounted how her 11-year-old child bought Stylos from school, only to discover that the packaging had been tampered with using glue. She threw them away and opted never to carry cash to school again for fear of purchasing questionable items.
Tragically, two children aged 3 and 4 lost their lives recently after indulging in their favorite snacks from a Somali-owned store. It is vital for parents to educate their children not to buy or consume products from such stores, and even at school, they should exercise caution, given the uncertainty surrounding the origin and safety of these goods.
The issue of problematic products from foreign-owned shops and supermarkets has made headlines repeatedly, with countless people sharing their own distressing encounters. Some have noticed differences in the taste and quality of products, like soft drinks and pineapple Twizza, which sometimes lack clear expiration dates.
Concerns about tampering with expiration dates and product substitution persist. Shoppers have reported purchasing canned fish only to find canned beans inside. To add to the complexity, there was a mysterious fire at an Ethiopian-owned convenience store in Kgobokwane, though the cause remains unknown. On the flip side, there have been incidents of looting at Pakistani-owned shops.
It’s not just food items; hygiene products are also causing issues. Customers have noticed peculiar smells from items like Kiwi shoe polish and roll-on deodorants that seem to have an adverse effect. Even trusted brands like Grandpa no longer taste the same, resembling changes in the flavor of soft drinks.
In light of these concerns, it’s advisable for consumers to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from local convenience stores and supermarkets. For other items, consider shopping at larger, more reputable retailers to reduce the risk of health-related problems.
Another disturbing account involved a mother who unknowingly purchased what she thought was Nestle Cerelac for her child, only to find it was powdered soap. She had bought it from a Pakistani-owned store, and the product had already expired months earlier.
In conclusion, it’s crucial for everyone to be cautious when shopping, as the safety and well-being of our children depend on it. As one mother passionately stated, “Check before buying, or else we’ll continue to mourn the loss of our children due to issues arising from Pakistani-owned convenience stores.”
