Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (PCCPC) has shut down Chinese-owned Panda Supermarket in Jabi, Abuja over discovery of concealed seafood and animal products imported illegally from China as measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.
FCCPC said on its Twitter handle that it had confiscated some frozen food items illegally imported from China.
“The FCCPC inspected Panda Supermarket, Jabi, on credible reports that it discriminated and had a concealed area for Asian nationals. The allegation was confirmed. Seafood and animal products imported illegally from China were discovered.
“The store was closed for cautionary reasons considering the Coronavirus. Products with expired and irregular shelf life were also discovered at Panda. Regulatory activities to remove all such products from the supermarket continue.”
