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Health Ministry Warns Against Consuming Specific Pastel and Kibbeh Products

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Israel's Ministry of Health has warned the public against consuming pastel products from "Balfour's Cigars" and kibbeh products from "Ilani's Kibbeh." The warning covers all package sizes and expiration dates due to unknown manufacturers and origins. The ministry is investigating and will take action if violations are found.

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Health Ministry warns against "Balfour's Cigars" pastel and "Ilani's Kibbeh" products.
The warning applies to all package sizes and expiration dates.
Manufacturers and product origins are unknown to the Health Ministry.
The advisory follows routine inspections and a citizen complaint.
Consumers are urged to buy from known and licensed sources only.

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Israel's Ministry of Health has issued a public warning against consuming pastel products under the brand "Balfour's Cigars" and kibbeh products under the brand "Ilani's Kibbeh." The advisory applies to all package sizes and regardless of expiration dates. The ministry's Food Services Division inspectors discovered during routine surveillance, and following a citizen's complaint, that the manufacturers of these products are unknown to the ministry and their origin is unclear. The "Balfour's Cigars" brand includes potato pastel, seasoned pastel (pico), and spicy pastel. "Ilani's Kibbeh" brand includes kibbeh with meat intended for cooking and kibbeh with meat intended for frying. The public is urged to avoid these products and to purchase food items only from known sources and licensed vendors. The Food Services Division is investigating the circumstances and will work to locate the products being sold from unknown sources. If any violations of Israeli regulations are found, the ministry will take all available measures in cooperation with relevant authorities.