Israel Health Ministry Orders Recall of Nuts and Snacks Due to Unsanitary Conditions

Israel's Ministry of Health has ordered an emergency recall of various food products manufactured by "Nir and Nitzan Trade Ltd." after an inspection revealed the company was operating without a license and in violation of critical sanitary standards. The inspection, conducted by the Food Service of the Central District of the Ministry of Health at the company's facility in Moshav Azaria, found catastrophic sanitary breaches posing a direct threat to consumer health. Dr. Udi Kleiner issued an administrative order to shut down the factory. Consumers are urged to avoid all products from this company, including packaged peeled and walnuts, dried cranberries, sesame seeds, dark raisins, coconut flakes, and other snacks packaged between 200 grams and 1 kilogram, with expiration dates up to and including February 2028. For inquiries, the public can call *5400.

This recall follows a separate recent warning from the Ministry of Health regarding a hair straightening product, "Revival Miracle." The ministry advised against its use, sale, and distribution after a woman was hospitalized following a procedure using the product at Rambam Medical Center. Preliminary checks indicated the product lacked the necessary license and contained glyoxylic acid, which is banned in Israel for hair straightening products. A sample has been sent for lab analysis, and investigations are ongoing to determine a definitive link to the patient's condition. The manufacturer, "P.R. Colordesign," has been contacted but has not yet responded. Individuals who recently underwent similar procedures and experience symptoms like reduced urination, swelling, nausea, vomiting, abdominal or back pain, or severe weakness are advised to seek medical attention and inform their doctors about the product used. The public can also seek consultation via *5400.