Health Risks: Anvisa is ripping products off the shelves and you should pay attention to these ads
a National Health Surveillance Agency ANVISA has played a crucial role in protecting consumers, highlighting the importance of paying attention to the regulator's procedures.
In this context, some ANVISA interventions have attracted the attention of the population due to alerts regarding contaminated products Rat droppings, insects and even broken glass, see below!
Mouse feces and insect fragments:
Urgent intervention by ANVISA occurred after the discovery Rat feces, rodent hair, and insect fragments in A batch of rice From Favorito brand.
Batch 00204, valid Until 02/25/2017Forbidden from selling. The company responsible withdrew the batch, which the regulator highlighted as a serious risk to consumer health.
Anvisa also highlighted, according to what was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation, that pollution highlights failures in good practices, which are not permitted by current legislation.
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Pieces of glass
In another measure, CRS Brands, the company responsible for Sidra Cereser, announced on its social networks that it is voluntarily recalling batches of the apple-flavored drink that may contain pieces of glass.
The company stated that the measure taken in September this year is a preventive measure and no incidents have been reported. Affected batches can be identified by the symbol on the packaging.
The damaged lots have been carefully identified, as follows: L22 203 742 07; L22 230 754 07; L22 237 758 07; L22 242 762 07; L22 203 743 07; L22 231 754 07; L22 237 759 07; L22 243 762 07; L22 228 751 07; L22 231 755 07; L22 238 759 07; L22 243 763 07; L22 228 752 07; L22 235 756 07; L22 238 760 07; L22 244 763 07; L22 229 752 07; L22 236 756 07; L22 241 760 07; L22 244 764 07; L22 229 753 07; L22 236 757 07; L22 241 761 07; L22 245 764 07; L22 230 753 07; L22 237 757 07; L22 242 761 07; L2224576507.
Consumers who have purchased products from the aforementioned batches should contact the company and not drink the beverage. The company pledges to replace the containers at no cost to the consumer.
The spread of cockroaches in famous restaurants
On the other hand, ANVISA closed four restaurants in the food court of Viracopos International Airport in Campinas, due to the presence of cockroaches.
The agency monitored the infection in the facilities Treviali, Spoleto, Premium Pop and Piazza Focacciaria During a routine examination, Ascidadion reported in November of that year.
In response to this situation, ANVISA has temporarily closed these restaurants, and ordered them to remain closed until proven that the insect infestation has been completely eliminated.
In addition to the ban, the airport manager will be fined and must provide explanations, reinforcing the shared responsibility to maintain adequate health standards.
What is Anvisa for?
Anvisa, National Health Surveillance Agencyis a regulatory institution linked to the Ministry of Health of Brazil.
Its main function is to regulate and monitor products and services that affect the health of the population, from food, medicines and cosmetics to health services, with the aim of ensuring standards of quality, safety and effectiveness.
The agency works to prevent risks to public health and ensure that products and services comply with applicable standards and regulations.
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