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Health Ministry Warns Public Against Unidentified Food Products

By היאלי יעקבי-הנדלסמן

Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba

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Israel's Ministry of Health is warning the public not to consume pastels from "Balfour's Cigars" and kubeh from "Ilana's Kubeh" because their origins are unknown. The warning covers all sizes and expiration dates of these products, which were identified during routine inspections and after a citizen complaint. The ministry advises purchasing food only from authorized sources and is investigating to locate and remove the products.

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Ministry of Health warns against "Balfour's Cigars" pastels and "Ilana's Kubeh" due to unknown origins.
The warning applies to all package sizes and expiration dates of the affected products.
Manufacturers are not registered with the Health Ministry, and product sources are unknown.
The ministry urges consumers to buy food only from known and authorized sources.
Investigations are ongoing to locate and remove products from unknown suppliers.

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Israel's Ministry of Health has issued a public warning against consuming two types of food products, "Balfour's Cigars" pastels and "Ilana's Kubeh" kubeh, due to unknown origins. The warning applies to all package sizes and expiration dates for these items. The ministry's food service inspectors discovered the manufacturers are not registered and their sources are unknown during routine surveillance and following a citizen complaint. The "Balfour's Cigars" products under scrutiny include potato, spicy, and hot pastels. The "Ilana's Kubeh" products are beef kubeh intended for cooking and frying. The Ministry of Health urges the public to purchase food only from known and authorized sources. The food service is continuing its investigation to locate and remove any products from unknown suppliers. The ministry stated that all available legal measures will be taken against any violations found, in cooperation with relevant authorities. For more information, the public can contact the "Kol HaBriut" hotline at 5400*.