Recently, a prune juice drink widely recommended by online celebrities has attracted widespread attention because the product was officially named by the General Administration of Customs for providing false materials, which in turn led to the revocation of its registration in China. This incident has raised public concerns about the quality and safety of online live streaming, and has also posed a challenge to consumers' self-protection.
According to reports, prune juice is very popular among young people because of its claimed "laxative effect", especially on some live broadcast platforms, brought by Dong Yuhui and Xiao Yang Ge and others, and the sales are extremely considerable. However, the turn of events occurred after the relevant authorities and well-known anti-counterfeiters revealed that the product actually contained laxative ingredients, which was seriously inconsistent with its "zero additives, low fat, low calorie and low sugar" and other propaganda.
In the face of such a situation, how should consumers protect their rights and interests?
First of all, consumers should be wary of online shopping, especially products recommended by celebrities. Before purchasing, you should conduct a background check whenever possible, including looking at the product's official certifications, ingredient lists, and consumer reviews. Secondly, consumers should be more cautious when encountering foods that claim to have special benefits, and try to avoid buying products that have not been scientifically verified.
In addition, once it is found that there is a problem with the purchased product, the consumer should immediately stop using it and make a complaint and return it through formal channels. If necessary, you can also seek legal means to protect your rights and interests.
In addition, this incident also exposed the problems in live streaming, especially the lack of strict control over product quality. Therefore, relevant e-commerce platforms and live-streaming personnel should also be responsible for the products they promote to ensure the safety and authenticity of the goods sold, so as to safeguard the rights and interests of consumers and their own reputation.
Finally, the regulatory authorities should strengthen the supervision of online food sales to ensure that all food meets national food safety standards to prevent the recurrence of similar incidents. At the same time, for violations, strict penalties should be imposed to serve as a warning.
In short, the prune juice incident is not only a wake-up call about food safety, but also a test of consumers' awareness of self-protection. It is hoped that this incident will raise public awareness of food safety and prompt all relevant parties to take stricter measures to protect the rights and interests of consumers.