Is the food in the vending machine safe?

In summer, the temperature is high and the humidity is high. Various bacteria grow and multiply rapidly. Food is prone to spoilage. This is a time when food poisoning occurs frequently. Food safety issues in vending equipment cannot be ignored. In order to further regulate the food operation of automatic vending equipment and fully fulfill the responsibility of food safety supervision, the Haidian District Market Supervision Administration recently conducted a thorough investigation of the automatic vending equipment in its jurisdiction to ensure the food safety of the people in the summer. This inspection mainly focuses on the automatic vending equipment placed in densely populated areas such as office buildings, shopping malls, campuses, subways, parks, and hospitals in Haidian District. Publicize the operator’s name, address, contact information, complaint telephone number, etc. in an obvious place. It is understood that operators of automatic vending equipment must obtain a 'Food Business License' in accordance with the law before engaging in food business activities. Vending equipment operators should choose a clean, hygienic, and place away from pollution sources to put the vending machine in. Responsible for the quality and safety of the food sold, inspect and maintain the automatic vending equipment and its surrounding environment, and promptly clean up expired and spoiled food that does not meet the food safety standards. The reporter learned that there are currently more than 900 automatic vending equipment filed in Haidian District, and a fine of 50,000 to 100,000 yuan will be imposed for those unqualified in random inspections. The relevant person in charge of the Haidian District Market Supervision Bureau stated that automatic vending equipment should not be located in areas that are vulnerable to pollution, and keep a certain distance from pollution sources such as sewage ponds and exposed garbage dumps. The location of automatic vending equipment should meet the conditions for food storage. Foods with temperature requirements such as refrigeration and freezing are stored, and the storage place should have facilities for cooling or adjusting the temperature. The parties were ordered to make rectifications immediately for the failure to disclose information in accordance with regulations and the operation of health food beyond the scope of the inspection during the inspection. In the next step, the Haidian District Market Supervision Administration will continue to strengthen the supervision and management of operators and vending equipment in its jurisdiction, establish a regular inspection system, continue to follow up the rectification effect, prevent problems from rebounding, and effectively ensure the safety of the people in the jurisdiction. .