Health Ministry Warns Against Consuming Unidentified Pastel and Kibbeh Products

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Israel's Ministry of Health is warning the public not to consume 'Sigar Balfour' pastel and 'Kibbeh Ilanit' kibbeh products due to unknown origins. The advisory covers all sizes and expiration dates of these specific food items. The ministry is investigating the matter and urges consumers to buy from licensed sources. Further action will be taken if violations are found.

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The Health Ministry warns against consuming 'Sigar Balfour' pastel and 'Kibbeh Ilanit' kibbeh products.
The manufacturers and sources of these products are unknown to the Ministry of Health.
The warning applies to all package sizes and expiration dates of the affected items.
Consumers are advised to purchase food only from known and licensed vendors.
The Ministry of Health is investigating and will take action against any violations.

Health Ministry Warns Against Consuming Unidentified Pastel and Kibbeh Products — Editorial illustration generated by baba News, not a photograph of the event.

Israel's Ministry of Health has issued a public warning against consuming pastel products under the brand name 'Sigar Balfour' and kibbeh products under the brand name 'Kibbeh Ilanit'. The advisory applies to all package sizes and regardless of expiration dates. The ministry stated that during routine inspections and following a citizen's complaint, it was discovered that the manufacturers of these products are unknown to the ministry and their origin is unclear. The affected products include potato pastel, seasoned pastel, and spicy pastel from 'Sigar Balfour', and meat kibbeh intended for cooking or frying from 'Kibbeh Ilanit'. The public is urged to avoid these items and to purchase food products only from known sources and licensed vendors. The Food Services Division of the Ministry of Health is investigating the circumstances and will work to locate any 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.