Malaysians Say Traders Put Food in Oil Drums
From Reuters
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia —
Traders in Malaysia are packing food and drinks in drums and bottles previously used for storing motor oil and chemicals, according to the country’s leading consumer organization.
The Consumers’ Assn. of Penang said in a statement that it found cooking oil, vinegar and sauce being sold in discarded containers at hawkers’ stalls, grocery stores and supermarkets.
The organization called on the federal and local governments to crack down on the illegal practice.
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