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The organizations detail that in a second action, non-compliances in the labeling of the brand’s products were also identified.
According to a statement in this action that was their first joint operation of the year.
In one action, nine thousand 082 pieces were immobilized in 75 points of sale.
The Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris), and the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco), They immobilized a total of 380 thousand 149 pieces of products from the company Kellogg’s Company México, S, after detecting breaches in the labeling of some products.
According to a statement in this action, which was their first joint operation of the year, they verified at the national level as a precautionary measure to guarantee transparency
and protect the health of the population.
“In one action, nine thousand 082 pieces were immobilized in 75 points of sale, where visits were made to verify compliance with the standard and verify that consumers are properly informed about the products they purchase, “says the text.
Cofepris and @Profeco They immobilize more than 380 thousand pieces of Kellogg’s products due to non-compliance with NOM-051 and irregularities in their packaging. 👇https://t.co/3LDJoJ6ntL pic.twitter.com/J3xKDTW9wt
— COFEPRIS (@COFEPRIS) January 14, 2022
Likewise, the organizations detail that in a second action, which was carried out in the distribution center located in El Marqués, Querétaro, non-compliances were also identified in the labeling of the brand’s products, resulting in the seizure of 371 thousand 067 pieces of product.
These are the products immobilized in the operations carried out at the national level:
- Kellogg’s Corn Flakes
- Granulated cornflakes added with vitamins and iron, Kellogg’s brand granulated breading
- Puffed rice cereal with vitamins and iron, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies brand
- Wheat, corn and rice cereal, with vitamins and minerals, natural flavor with whole grain brand
- Kellogg’s Special K Original
- Wheat, corn, rice, oatmeal and wheat bran cereal with almonds, vanilla flavor with almonds and natural vanilla essence with whole grain, Kellogg’s Special K Balance brand
- Wheat, corn, rice, oatmeal and wheat bran cereal with berries, vitamins and minerals, blueberry and blackberry flavor with whole grain, Kellogg’s Special K brand Antioxidants
- Wheat, corn, rice and oat cereal mixed with flakes with chocolate flavor coating and notes of coffee latte and whole grain, brand Kellogg’s Special K Energy
“These products were identified because they present irregularities in their packaging, such as omitting excess calorie or added sugar stamps and presenting legends or interactive images on products with warning stamps. The national regulation obliges to declare the nutritional information with clear, visible, indelible characters and in contrasting colors”, he indicates.
It is not the first time that Profeco has followed up on various brands and products in the country that, in its opinion, “deceive” the consumer and thus they feel cheated when purchasing said product. That is why these kinds of actions are becoming more common by the authorities against brands that do not meet the appropriate standards to offer a good product to buyers.
“Cofepris and Profeco maintain product surveillance actions to ensure the correct implementation of this standard, which contributes to the protection of people’s health,” the press release indicates.
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