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Health Ministry Orders Destruction of Unfit Meat Sold at Supermarket
On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Ministry of Health ordered the destruction of 53 kilograms of beef products at a "Zol U'Begadol" supermarket branch in the Avshalom industrial zone, located within the Eshkol Regional Council.
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What happened
- 01The Ministry of Health ordered the destruction of 53 kilograms of beef products at a "Zol U'Begadol" store in the Avshalom industrial zone.
- 02The inspection was conducted by Ministry of Health supervisors alongside the regional veterinarian for the Western Negev Cluster.
- 03Inspectors discovered that the business, located in the Eshkol Regional Council, was operating entirely without legal licenses.
- 04The store exhibited severe sanitary deficiencies, including unauthorized freezing of fresh meat and uncontrolled thawing of frozen meats.
- 05Many meat products lacked manufacturer markings or expiration dates, making it impossible to trace their origin.
- 06The Ministry of Health urged consumers who purchased unmarked or expired products from the branch to discard them immediately.
An inspection conducted by Ministry of Health supervisors and the regional veterinarian for the Western Negev Cluster revealed that the business was operating entirely without legal licenses. Inspectors discovered severe sanitary deficiencies and negligent handling of sensitive food products, which violated public health regulations.
The violations included the unauthorized freezing of fresh products, uncontrolled thawing of frozen meats, and the grinding and seasoning of meat without authorization. Furthermore, many products lacked manufacturer markings or expiration dates, making it impossible to trace their origin and freshness.
Due to the potential risk to public health, the Ministry of Health urged consumers who purchased unmarked or expired products from the establishment to discard them immediately and not to consume them.
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