Rats galore at Golden Truly

Rats galore at Golden Truly

On May 19, 1997, I visited Golden Truly in Blok M, South Jakarta. On the second floor the odor of rat waste was overwhelming to the point of nauseating customers.

An inquiry made to one of the attendants about the obnoxious smell received the reply that rats are rampant everywhere in the store, but particularly in the fruit and vegetable section. Corn, I was informed, is a favorite food of rodents.

This seemed proof that the vegetables and fruits had been trampled on overnight by mice.

As a customer of Golden Truly, I am concerned about this unhealthy situation. It seems customers' health is at stake here.

I appeal to Golden Truly, its Blok M branch in particular, and other supermarkets to give priority to matters of hygiene in the food sector. There should be no jeopardizing public health.

I also appeal to the Ministry of Health to check on grocery and food shops and restaurants.

SARASWATI BARKAH

Jakarta