“在好特卖买到过期1年的水”，多方回应

Core Viewpoint - A consumer reported purchasing expired bottled water from a discount store, raising concerns about product quality and safety [1][3]. Company Summary - The consumer bought a bottle of Wanglaoji water, allegedly produced on September 15, 2023, with a 12-month shelf life, from a store named Haotemai [1]. - Haotemai's official customer service stated that the product was actually produced on September 15, 2025, and the printing issue led to the confusion [3]. - Haotemai was established in 2019 and is a discount snack chain, with a reported sales growth of 33.4% to 4.85 billion yuan in 2024 and an increase in store count by 15.3% to 940 stores [4]. Industry Context - Guangzhou Baiyunshan Xingqun Health Technology Co., Ltd., the company responsible for the bottled water, claimed that it did not produce any bottled water in September 2023, suggesting the possibility of counterfeit products [3][4]. - The incident highlights potential quality control issues within the discount retail sector, particularly concerning food and beverage safety [3].