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Public Health Risks at Chedraui: A Study of Food Product Dating in the Federal District
…In the case of Grupo Chedraui's supermarkets and hypermarkets in Mexico’s Federal District …the company’s labeling practices may put consumers at risk for food poisoning and other food-borne illnesses…[I]n both its Mexico and U.S. markets, the company has repeatedly faced regulatory scrutiny for its violations of the health code…[T]he study documents infractions by Chedraui of the labeling guidelines of Mexico’s Consumer Protection Agency…Chedraui is one of the nation’s largest retailers. Given the consistency of problems and the large numbers of consumers at risk, we are requesting immediate action…