Health Ministry Shuts Food Factory, Warns Public Against Products

By מאיה צוק

Translated & summarized from Davar by baba

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Israel's Ministry of Health has issued a public warning and an administrative closure order for the Nir V'Nitzan S.H. Ltd. food factory in Moshav Azaria. The factory was found to be operating without a license and under unsanitary conditions. The public is warned against consuming various nut and dried fruit products with expiration dates up to February 2028.

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The Ministry of Health has closed the Nir V'Nitzan S.H. Ltd. food factory and warned the public about its products.
The factory was operating without a license and under poor sanitary conditions, posing a health risk.
Affected products include various nuts, dried fruits, and coconut with expiration dates up to February 2028.
The closure order was signed by Central District Health Officer Dr. Udi Kliner.
The factory is located in Moshav Azaria.

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Israel's Ministry of Health issued a public warning on Wednesday against consuming food products manufactured or packaged at the Nir V'Nitzan S.H. Ltd. factory. The affected items include shelled nuts, walnuts, cranberries, sesame seeds, dark raisins, coconut, and other types of nuts sold in packages ranging from 200 grams to 1 kilogram, with expiration dates up to February 2028. The decision followed an inspection by the ministry's Food Service unit, prompted by a public complaint. During the inspection, it was discovered that the factory was operating without a manufacturer's license and was producing goods under extremely poor sanitary conditions, posing a potential risk to public health. Consequently, Dr. Udi Kliner, the Central District Health Officer, signed an administrative closure order for the factory, located in Moshav Azaria. Consumers seeking further information can contact the "Kol HaBriut" hotline at 5400*.