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A recent inspection conducted by the Committee for the Development of Competition and Protection of Consumer Rights revealed serious violations in product quality. As part of a control purchase based on consumer complaints, sugar-free “Khottabych” ice cream was tested. The results were alarming: bacteria from the E. coli group were found in six out of seven types of the product, raising concerns about the safety of this ice cream.
Among the contaminated varieties were popular flavors: “Eskimo,” “Banana,” “Pistachio,” “Chocolate,” “Plum,” and “Plombir.” All of these did not meet sanitary standards based on their bacteriological indicators.
Furthermore, research showed that despite being labeled as “sugar-free,” the sugar content in some types of ice cream significantly exceeded the permissible limits. Important information was also found to be missing on the product packaging, which violates technical regulations.
Notably, the packaging included unverified claims that consuming the ice cream could aid in weight loss, boost immunity, and relieve stress.
These violations led to “Khottabych” ice cream being deemed non-compliant with safety and technical standards. The inspection results have already been submitted to Uzbekistan’s Agency for Technical Regulation for action to remove the unsafe products from the market.
Based on this information, consumers are advised to refrain from purchasing “Khottabych” ice cream until further checks are conducted and the identified issues are resolved.
The text has been translated by AI. For more accurate information, please refer to the Russian version of the article
