If you find that the food has expired, you can first report the situation to the local market management supervision branch to see what they will do. Furthermore, you can call 123 15 (consumer complaint hotline) and 1233 1 (food complaint hotline), and they will verify it. If the situation is true, they will impose corresponding administrative penalties on the merchants. Consumers themselves can also pay attention to see if the law enforcement department is in place.

According to the Food Hygiene Law of People's Republic of China (PRC)

Article 96 Anyone who violates the provisions of this Law and causes personal, property or other damage shall be liable for compensation according to law.

In the production of food that does not meet the food safety standards or the sale of food that is known to fail to meet the food safety standards, consumers can claim compensation of ten times the price from the producer or seller in addition to compensation for losses.

In addition, if citizens are injured by eating expired food by mistake, the medical expenses incurred should also be borne by the seller. If the circumstances are serious, criminal responsibility may be investigated. See the Food Hygiene Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) for details.

Source: People's Republic of China (PRC) and Central People's Government Network.

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