Attention: Anvisa suspended the sale of four brands of tomato sauce; check out

After rigorous investigations and tests, the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) announced, still in 2016, the suspension of sales of four brands of tomato sauce, raising concerns about food safety.

Anvisa, the government agency in charge of protecting the public health and control products and processes, took this measure after detecting irregularities that violate food safety standards, putting consumers at risk.

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The brands in question – Amorite, Aro, Elephant and Pomarola -, which had been among the sales leaders in the market for years, were banned from distributing and marketing four batches of their products.

The suspension was triggered due to the identification of levels of rodent hair above the limit established by law, generating great concern about possible contamination.

Anvisa's action, which took place in July 2016, not only directly impacted the companies involved, but also brought up discussions about the importance of

food safety.

As a result, much has been said about the need for more effective control of food production. Since then, regulations have been revised to ensure consumer health.

Although Anvisa acted promptly to protect the population, batches of products not affected by the suspension continued to be marketed with acceptable levels of rodent hair.

The suspension raises questions about the quality of products and current regulations, as well as reinforce the crucial role of regulatory bodies, such as Anvisa, in defending the rights of consumers.

To report problem products or the sale of lots suspended by the agency, consumers can contact with manufacturers, the local Health Department or use the channels provided by the Surveillance Center Sanitary.

Finally, it is worth noting that the aforementioned brands have already regularized their situation with Anvisa and other agencies for a considerable time. Currently, they operate freely and legally in the national food market.