The chain in Japan stops the sales of rice balls after false dates of staff expiration

A chain of Japanese convenience stores has suspended the sale of rice balls, or onigiri, and other charcuterie articles in 1,600 stores after discovering that the staff had simulated their expiration dates.

The staff of certain stores extended expiration dates by not sticking the labels on the dishes up to an hour or two after their preparation. Others have re -extended the articles with false dates after their sale, found minisop.

Fample has been reported in 23 stores across the country, especially in big cities like Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.

The chain has interrupted onigiri sales in most of its points of sale since August 9 and extended the break on Monday to other charcuterie articles, for an “emergency survey”.

“We sincerely apologize for the important disadvantages caused to our customers who supported the onigiri handmade and the boxes made by hand,” the company said in a statement on Monday.

Customers have not pointed out any health problems so far, he added.

Tobs or Konbini are part of daily life in Japan, where people – especially shuttlers – stop for affordable and filling meals and last -minute grocery stores and bank races.

Onigiri is popular among customers who want take -out meals because rice balls are easy to transport – wrapped in nori or dried algae and filled with protein such as tuna salad or cod eggs.

Ministop operates more than 1,800 stores across Japan. Its accent on fresh food – with hot meals prepared on site – distinguishes it from large channels.