Israel Health Ministry Warns Against Two Popular Food Brands
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel's Ministry of Health has issued an urgent warning against two food brands, "Ha-Sigarim shel Balfour" and "Ha-Kube shel Ilanit," due to concerns over unverified raw materials and unregistered artisanal production. The ban covers all products from these brands, including specific pasteles and meat cubes. The Food Service is investigating to remove the items from sale, and the public is advised to purchase food from licensed vendors.
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- Israel's Ministry of Health issued an urgent warning against "Ha-Sigarim shel Balfour" and "Ha-Kube shel Ilanit" products.
- The warning follows a routine inspection and a citizen complaint about the food brands.
- Manufacturers operate under artisanal conditions without state registration, and raw material origins are unknown.
- The ban includes all pasteles and meat cubes from the two brands.
- The Food Service is investigating to remove the products from circulation.
- Consumers are advised to buy food only from licensed and verified suppliers.
Israel's Ministry of Health has issued an urgent warning to the public, advising against the purchase and consumption of semi-finished products from two popular brands, "Ha-Sigarim shel Balfour" and "Ha-Kube shel Ilanit." The directive comes after a routine inspection by the Ministry's Food Service and a complaint from a citizen revealed that the manufacturers operate under "artisanal conditions," lack mandatory state registration, and that the origin of their raw materials is unknown.
The ban encompasses the entire product range of both brands, regardless of packaging size, weight, or expiration date. Specifically targeted are three varieties of "Ha-Sigarim shel Balfour" pasteles (potato, savory, and spicy) and "Ha-Kube shel Ilanit" meat cubes intended for boiling or frying.
The Food Service is conducting an extensive investigation to identify and remove these potentially hazardous products from circulation. The Ministry urges consumers to buy food only from licensed and verified suppliers and official stores. For inquiries, residents can contact the Ministry's 24/7 information center, "Kol HaBriut," at *5400.
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