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Health Ministry Shuts Food Factory, Warns Public Against Products
The Ministry of Health has issued a public warning and a recall for food products manufactured or packaged at the Nir V'nitzan Trade factory in Moshav Azaria. An inspection by food inspectors from the Central District revealed that the facility was operating without a manufacturer's license and under extremely poor sanitary conditions.
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What happened
- 01The Ministry of Health warned the public against consuming products from the Nir V'nitzan Trade factory in Moshav Azaria due to severe sanitary issues.
- 02An inspection revealed the factory on Derech HaMeyasdim Street was operating without a manufacturer's license.
- 03District Health Officer Dr. Udi Kleiner signed an administrative closure order for the facility on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
- 04The public is advised to avoid consuming any of the factory's products with expiration dates up to and including February 2028.
- 05The recall affects nuts, seeds, and dried fruits packaged in sizes ranging from 200 grams to 1 kilogram.
- 06Affected products include shelled nuts, walnuts, dried cranberries, sesame seeds, dark raisins, and coconut.
- 07Consumers seeking further information can contact the Ministry of Health's hotline at *5400.
Following the inspection, Dr. Udi Kleiner, the District Health Officer for the Central District, signed an administrative closure order for the factory on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The ministry has advised the public to refrain from consuming any of the factory's products, regardless of their expiration dates, up to and including February 2028.
The recall affects various nuts and dried fruits sold under the brand, including shelled nuts, walnuts, dried cranberries, sesame seeds, dark raisins, and coconut. These items were packaged in sizes ranging from 200 grams to 1 kilogram. Consumers seeking further information can contact the Health Voice hotline at *5400.
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