What may indicate a product is suspicious and should be investigated?

What may indicate a product is suspicious and should be investigated?

• A. The outer box is perfectly sealed.
• B. The product is in a single unit packaging and clearly labeled.
• C. The outer box looks like tape was cut and then retaped, and some product missing.
• D. The invoice matches the lot number and expiration date.

Answer: (C)

Tampering or diversion is signaled by packaging irregularities. If the outer box shows evidence of tape being cut and then retaped, with some product missing, it suggests the item may have been opened or altered during transit or handling. This raises concerns about integrity, authenticity, and safety, so it warrants investigation before acceptance or use. Conversely, a perfectly sealed box, clearly labeled single-unit packaging, and documentation that matches the lot number and expiration date generally indicate legitimate, intact product and reduce immediate concern for tampering.

Tampering or diversion is signaled by packaging irregularities. If the outer box shows evidence of tape being cut and then retaped, with some product missing, it suggests the item may have been opened or altered during transit or handling. This raises concerns about integrity, authenticity, and safety, so it warrants investigation before acceptance or use.

Conversely, a perfectly sealed box, clearly labeled single-unit packaging, and documentation that matches the lot number and expiration date generally indicate legitimate, intact product and reduce immediate concern for tampering.