Libreville criminal network sold reconditioned expired infant milk

The operation, conducted in the Baraka district following a citizen report, led to the seizure of thousands of products intended for illegal resale. The seized items included Nursie 1 and Nursie 2 infant milk, which were significantly past their expiration dates. According to Elise Emmanuelle Ntsame Obame, Director General of the DGCCRF, the products were initially meant for destruction but were recovered by an individual who reconditioned them and distributed them across the country.

The presence of expired infant milk posed significant health risks, especially to vulnerable consumers. Thousands of milk cartons and other food items were removed from the illegal circuit. An investigation has been launched to identify all individuals involved, determine the origin of the recovered products, distribution channels, and any accomplices.

The DGCCRF urges consumers, particularly parents, to be vigilant when purchasing food products for children and to report any anomalies on packaging or expiration dates.