Core Viewpoint - A consumer in Quanzhou, Fujian, reported purchasing a box of tofu from Yonghui Supermarket with a production date marked as "October 28, 2025," which led to public attention and humorous remarks about "time-traveling tofu" [3][5]. Group 1: Incident Details - The tofu incident prompted a response from Yonghui Supermarket's customer service, indicating that they would address the issue if it was their responsibility, but no official statement had been made at the time of reporting [3]. - The tofu manufacturer, Quanzhou Haohe Food Technology Co., stated they would verify if there was a date printing error [5]. - The local market supervision authority emphasized that such practices are not allowed and suggested consumers could file complaints if necessary [5]. Group 2: Legal Implications - A lawyer pointed out that labeling a future date constitutes false labeling, violating consumer protection and product quality laws [5]. - Consumers were advised to retain evidence and communicate with the seller, with the possibility of claiming "triple compensation" and reporting to regulatory authorities [5]. Group 3: Yonghui Supermarket's Operational Challenges - This incident is not the first occurrence of production date issues at Yonghui Supermarket, with a similar case reported in 2011 involving a misprinted date on tofu [9]. - Yonghui Supermarket has been undergoing store renovations, with 15 stores in the Beijing area modified in the past year, aiming to expand to 18 stores by the upcoming Spring Festival [9]. - The supermarket's performance has been declining, with a 20.73% year-on-year drop in revenue to 29.95 billion yuan and a net profit loss of 241 million yuan in the first half of the year [9][10].

Core Viewpoint - A consumer in Quanzhou, Fujian, reported purchasing a box of tofu with a production date marked as "October 28, 2025," which led to public outcry and was humorously referred to as "time-traveling tofu" [2][4]. Group 1: Incident Details - The tofu's packaging date was incorrectly labeled, prompting the consumer to seek resolution from Yonghui Supermarket, which stated they would handle the matter if it was their responsibility [2][4]. - The local market supervision authority confirmed that labeling a future date is not permissible and suggested consumers report the issue through official channels [4]. - A lawyer indicated that this situation violates consumer protection laws and advised consumers to retain evidence and seek compensation [4]. Group 2: Company Background and Performance - This incident is not the first occurrence of date labeling issues at Yonghui Supermarket; a similar case was reported in 2011 involving a misprinted production date on tofu [6]. - Yonghui Supermarket has been undergoing store renovations, with 15 stores in the Beijing area completed and plans to expand to 18 stores by the upcoming Spring Festival [6]. - The company reported a significant drop in performance, with a 20.73% decrease in revenue to 29.95 billion yuan and a net loss of 241 million yuan in the first half of the year [6]. - As of June 30, 2025, Yonghui had completed renovations on 124 out of 534 stores nationwide, representing approximately 23% of its total stores [7].