FDA warns against flood-tainted food

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cautioned the public on Wednesday, August 21, from buying and consuming flood water-damaged food products. In an advisory, the FDA said that these damaged goods are often offered in discounted prices or in promotional schemes like “buy one take one” or “bundle-packed goods.” It ordered establishments to “immediately pull out” all damaged products from their shelves. It also warned consumers against the poor storage and handling of food, medicine, and cosmetic products this rainy season.

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