«الغذاء والدواء» تُغلق خطوط إنتاج 5 مصانع لضررها على المستهلك

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has closed the production lines of 5 factories that produce meat and poultry products, after detecting non-compliance cases represented by their products exceeding the microbial limits for Salmonella and E. coli bacteria, according to the approved standard regulation (SFDA.FD/‏GSO 1016). These violations are considered serious due to their significant harm to consumers and the direct threat they pose to their safety, as they are major causes of food poisoning. This is a clear violation of the food-related regulations and laws.

This step is part of the measures adopted by the authority to monitor the products under its supervision; enhancing food safety and protecting consumers from health risks before they occur, in a scene that embodies the authority's steadfast commitment to applying the highest standards of quality and safety, and protecting the products traded within the Saudi markets.

The authority confirmed that it has taken all legal actions against the violators, noting that violating the food law and its executive regulations can result in a prison sentence of up to 10 years or a financial fine of up to 10 million riyals, or both. It emphasized its firmness regarding all food-related violations and will not hesitate to impose all penalties on those who expose food to risks, calling on consumers to cooperate with it by reporting any violations or infringements affecting the products under its supervision.