The Government Analyst – Food and Drug Department has issued an alert to warn consumers of counterfeit cans labelled ‘Del Monte’ gold and white corn.
The alert said that the counterfeited product was being wholesaled in cartons of 24 – 432g cans. It said that the cartons are labelled ‘Super Foods’ and that the contents are ‘Manufactured by Super Foods Inc, of Lot 8 Ruimveldt Industrial Estate, Georgetown, Guyana.’
The department has commenced an investigation to determine the exact location where the counterfeiting is being done. Containers/consignments are currently being detained for comprehensive examination before items are entered into the country