Asda was found guilty of 11 offences for displaying 18 food items, including children’s products, over six months past their use-by date, raising food safety concerns.
The court ruled that Asda's failure to adhere to food safety standards could jeopardize consumer health, underscoring the importance of strict compliance with use-by dates.
The case highlights the necessity of robust trading standards enforcement to protect consumers from potential health hazards, especially in the sale of perishable foods.
District Judge Taaffe emphasized that Asda had not provided a satisfactory defense regarding its handling of food items left unsold past their safety dates.
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