Health Ministry Issues Rare Warning on Unknown Food Products
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Israel's Ministry of Health issued a rare warning against consuming pastel and kube products from the brands "Balfour's Cigars" and "Ilana's Kube." The products are being recalled because their manufacturers are unknown and unregistered with the ministry. The warning covers all package sizes and expiration dates, and the ministry is investigating further to find other products from unknown sources.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The Ministry of Health issued a rare warning against consuming products from "Balfour's Cigars" and "Ilana's Kube."
- The products are being recalled because their manufacturers and origins are unknown to the ministry.
- The warning applies to all pastel products from "Balfour's Cigars" and all kube products from "Ilana's Kube."
- The directive was prompted by routine inspections and a citizen complaint.
- The ministry is continuing its investigation to identify other products from unknown sources.
Israel's Ministry of Health has issued an unusual public warning against consuming products from two brands, "Balfour's Cigars" and "Ilana's Kube," due to their unknown origins and unregistered manufacturers. The ministry has instructed the public not to consume any pastel (filled pastry) products from "Balfour's Cigars" or kube (meatball) products from "Ilana's Kube," regardless of package size or expiration date. This directive follows a routine inspection by the Ministry of Health's Food Service and a complaint from a citizen. Investigations revealed that the manufacturers of these products are not registered with or known to the Ministry of Health, and the source of their raw materials and production methods are also unknown. The products in question include potato pastel, spicy pastel, and hot pastel from "Balfour's Cigars," and meat kube for cooking and frying from "Ilana's Kube." The Food Service is continuing its investigation to identify any other products being marketed from unknown sources. The Ministry stated that if any violations of Israeli legislation and regulations are found, all necessary legal measures will be taken in cooperation with relevant authorities. The Ministry urges the public to avoid consuming these products and any others from unverified or unregulated sources, and to contact them if necessary.
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