Solo Conducts Inspection of Expired Products Ahead of Eid al-Fitr
The Solo City Government discovered several expired food products and damaged packaging during surprise inspections at various markets ahead of Eid al-Fitr. The findings were obtained from inspections conducted at traditional markets and shopping centres in Solo City on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.
The inspection was carried out by the Coordinating Team for Supervision and Control of Medicine and Food (TKPPOM), established by the Solo City Government. The operation involved multiple cross-sector agencies, including the Food and Drug Supervisory Centre, the Solo City Health Office (DKK), the Trade Office, the City Police, and several other local government bodies.
Ana Prasanti, Head of the Pharmacy, Health Supplies, Food and Beverage Working Group at the Solo City Health Office, stated that the majority of findings consisted of food and beverage products that had passed their expiry dates. Additionally, officials discovered several products with damaged packaging.
“The majority of findings in the field consist of food and beverage products that have passed their expiry dates as well as damaged packaging. These conditions have the potential to affect the quality and safety of food consumed by the community,” Ana told journalists following the inspection.
In the inspection, officials divided the examination into two teams. The first team inspected several locations in central Solo, including Pasar Gede, Orion Bakery Store, Luwes Nusukan, and Hypermart Solo Paragon.
Meanwhile, the second team inspected the northern Solo area, including Pasar Mojosongo, Luwes Mojosongo, Makkutho Souvenir Shop, and Lotte Grosir Solo.
According to Ana, upon discovering problematic products, the team immediately provided recommendations to business operators to promptly separate expired products from items still fit for sale. Products that did not meet standards were also requested to be returned to distributors.
“We urge traders and shop managers to be more active in checking the condition of products displayed on shelves, particularly ahead of Ramadan when public demand for food and beverage products typically increases,” she said.
The Solo City Government considers this supervision crucial to ensure that food products in circulation remain safe, of good quality, and fit for consumption. Community consumption activities typically increase during the Ramadan period leading up to Eid al-Fitr, with the potential for non-compliant products to circulate also increasing.
Through the inspection operation, the city government also reminded the public to be more careful when purchasing food products. Citizens were urged to check packaging condition, product labels, distribution permits, and expiry dates before buying or consuming food and beverages. This measure is expected to prevent health risks from consuming unsuitable food products.