Woolworths launches probe into counterfeit products
Canned pilchards were allegedly rejected by the company due to failing quality control standards
17 November 2024 - 16:34
Woolworths has launched an investigation into a counterfeit operation involving canned pilchards found in Woolworths-branded cartons.
The discovery was made during a joint operation by crime intelligence and the SA Police Service in Daleside, Vereeniging. Seven undocumented migrants were arrested, and printing equipment used to alter expiry dates was seized...
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