Health Ministry Recalls Popular Pastries and Kibbeh Due to Unknown Origin
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Israel's Ministry of Health has recalled five popular food items, including pastels and kibbeh from the "Balfour's Cigars" and "Ilana's Kibbeh" brands, due to unknown origins and manufacturers. The recall affects all package sizes and expiration dates. The ministry is urging the public not to consume the products and to buy food only from authorized sources. Investigations are ongoing to identify and remove such products from the market.
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- Health Ministry recalls pastels and kibbeh from "Balfour's Cigars" and "Ilana's Kibbeh" brands.
- The recall is due to unknown manufacturers and the unknown origin of the products.
- All package sizes and expiration dates of the affected items are included in the recall.
- The ministry urges consumers not to eat the recalled products and to buy food from known sources.
- Investigations are ongoing to identify and remove products with unknown origins.
Israel's Ministry of Health has issued a recall for five popular food products, including pastels and kibbeh, due to their unknown origin and manufacturers. The affected items are sold under the brands "Balfour's Cigars" and "Ilana's Kibbeh." The recall encompasses all package sizes and expiration dates for these products.
The ministry's Food Service inspectors discovered the issue during routine surveillance and in response to a citizen's complaint. They found that the manufacturers are not registered with the ministry and the source of the products is unknown. No specific contamination or illness linked to the products was detailed in the announcement; the sole stated reason for the warning is the lack of traceable origin and manufacturer.
The recalled products include three types of pastels (potato, spicy, and hot) under the "Balfour's Cigars" brand, and two types of kibbeh (for cooking and for frying) under the "Ilana's Kibbeh" brand. The ministry urges the public not to consume these items if they have them at home and to purchase food only from known and authorized sources.
Investigations are ongoing as the Food Service continues to identify and remove products with unknown origins from the market. The ministry stated that legal and regulatory measures will be taken if any violations are found, in cooperation with relevant authorities.
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