Asda Fined £250,000 for Selling Expired Food

Asda Stores Ltd has been fined £250,000 for selling food items past their use-by dates, with some products found to be over six months outdated. The fine, imposed by Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court, follows a Trading Standards inspection on July 15, 2021, which revealed 18 expired items in the Sinfin store, despite prior warnings. District Judge Jonathan Taaffe found Asda guilty of 11 offences related to food safety regulations, emphasizing the importance of use-by dates for ensuring consumer safety. The penalty also includes additional costs of £74,117.69 and a victim surcharge of £190. Asda expressed regret over the situation, stating that it failed to meet its high safety standards. Councillor Shiraz Khan highlighted the case as a reminder of the commitment to regulatory enforcement for public safety.