Outdated Mooncakes Cause Damage To Technology Company
A Surprising Mishap during Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations
In honor of the Mid-Autumn Festival, numerous companies engage in the tradition of gifting mooncakes to their esteemed customers. However, for one technology company located in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, this festive gesture took an unexpected turn. The company had ordered over 800 boxes of renowned local mooncakes to distribute to their valued customers. But little did they know, these mooncakes had been produced a staggering nine years ago!
Mr. Huang, the overseer of the technology company, had taken the initiative to order mooncakes and offer them as delightful presents to their cherished clients. Unfortunately, their well-intentioned gesture soon backfired when customers were informed that the snacks had already expired. To their dismay, the production date of these mooncakes was noted to be September 7, 2014.
Mr. Huang decided to investigate the matter further and examined some of the remaining mooncakes. To his surprise, the findings corroborated the customers’ complaints. Moreover, several customers had reported an unusual taste in the mooncakes consumed by their family members. Mr. Huang, determined to get to the bottom of this, decided to personally sample the mooncakes. He, too, noticed an unnatural and peculiar taste in the outdated treats. Comparing them to mooncakes produced this year, Mr. Huang observed a stark contrast in freshness and sweetness. This unfortunate incident has caused significant damage to the reputation of the company.
Following the ordeal, the mooncake manufacturer issued an apology, acknowledging the mistake in the manufacturing date. They expressed their willingness to recall the product and compensate Mr. Huang for the inconvenience caused.
The Administrative Office of Local Market Supervision has taken notice of this incident and has vowed to conduct a thorough investigation into all matters related to these mooncakes.
Various netizens shared their thoughts on the matter, expressing shock and concern. Some felt that even the production date being mistyped indicated the company’s grave predicament. Others pondered whether it was a mere typographical error, finding it hard to believe. One netizen humorously remarked, “Could it be wine? The longer you keep it, the more valuable it becomes.”
Source: “A man bought 800 boxes of mooncakes as gifts for customers, but they ‘expired in 9 years’. Manufacturer: Incorrect date printed” – CTWANT
To celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, many companies give customers mooncakes. As a technology company in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, which ordered more than 800 boxes of the famous local mooncake to distribute to customers. But something unexpected happened. When mooncakes were produced 9 years ago!
Mr Huang, who oversees the technology company, said: He ordered moon cakes and gave them as gifts to customers. But after a while the customer was informed that the snacks had expired, and it was noted that the date of production of the snacks was September 7, 2014.
Mr Huang examined some of the remaining mooncakes and found that they matched what the customer had reported.
In addition, some customers also said that The family member who ate the mooncake They all said with the same voice: It has the wrong taste. Mr. Huang decided to taste the mooncakes. which he felt had a strange taste Not very sweet And compared to the mooncakes with this year’s production date, Mr Huang found that the mooncakes produced this year were much fresher and sweeter, but this incident caused damage to the company.
The mooncake manufacturer later apologized and pointed out that They gave the wrong manufacturing date. Willing to recall the product and will proceed with compensation for Mr. Huang
The Administrative Office of Local Market Supervision said they are aware of the incident and will investigate all related mooncakes.
Netizens commented like, “Even the production date was mistyped. It shows that this company is in serious trouble.” “Could it be a typo?” “No one knows. Was it really a mistake? This is hard to believe” and “Do you think it’s wine?” The longer you keep it, the more valuable it becomes.”
Source: A man bought 800 boxes of mooncakes as gifts for customers, but they “expired in 9 years”. Manufacturer: Incorrect date printed (CTWANT)
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