Product safety and the right to be informed are issues for consumers across the world. CI's Kenya member Consumer Information Network (CIN) has recently highlighted a number of shocking cases, including inappropriate use of safety labels, inaccurate product descriptions, unhealthy child-focused drinks and the potentially fatal contamination of a popular soda.
Kenya-Fanta1The battery found in this bottle of Fanta (pictured left and below) is a shocking example of where poor consumer protection can lead. It is unclear when or where the bottle was filled, but the fastened cap, and the fact it was bought from a Nairobi vendor, confirms this as a horrific danger to consumer safety. The toxins emitted from the battery appear to have turned the orange drink yellow, and, if consumed, could lead to a range of severe conditions, including blindness and even death.