Fines, increased inspections required for big box retailer
Kmarts in Brick and Toms River were found to have sold or offered for sale expired infant formula and non-prescription medications, officials say. As part of the discovery, Kmart will pay $302,500, donate $25,000 worth of infant formula to charity, pay for continued unannounced state inspections, and implement new product inspection measures as part of a settlement with the state Division of Consumer Affairs, officials announced Friday. The big box store company has been found to have sold, or offered for sale, at least 10 expired items at the Brick store on Route 88, and seven items at the Toms River store on Route 37, court documents say. During inspections, inspectors found 257 packages of infant formula, as well as non-prescription …
Nineteen New Jersey Kmart stores carried expired baby formula and non-prescription medication, according to the Attorney General's Office.
Kmart will pay $302,500, donate $25,000 worth of infant formula to charity, pay for continued unannounced state inspections, and implement new product inspection measures as part of a settlement with the state Division of Consumer Affairs, officials announced Friday. The big box store had been found to have sold or offered for sale expired infant formula and non-prescription medications, the state agency said in a prepared statement. During inspections, inspectors found 257 packages of infant formula, as well as non-prescription medications, that were between nine months to 29 months past the expiration date, but still available for purchase on the shelves at 19 stores in 13 counties. In addition to the fine and donation, Kmart will …
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Paul Pallante
10:49 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2013
While the stores are ultimately responsible, the mistake they make is counting on outside sales/service organization often referred to as 'brokers' to rotate and pull products that are close too or out of date. The reliance is so great that the store personnel know they aren't responsible and don't check themselves. With Obamacare coming on board, expect the stores and the service companies to … more ›