Food Authority Shuts Down Facility Amid Suspected Food Poisoning Outbreak

  • 04/09/2025

The General Authority for Food and Nutrition has ordered the immediate precautionary closure of a food facility following multiple complaints about suspected food poisoning cases. The authority announced the decision via its official social media account, emphasizing that the closure is temporary and pending the outcome of detailed laboratory analyses. This action forms part of a coordinated effort with the Ministry of Health to address potential public health risks.

In response to the complaints, the authority collaborated with health officials to conduct an epidemiological investigation and collect samples from both the food products and handlers at the facility. These steps are aimed at identifying the source and extent of the contamination while preventing further harm to consumers. The authority reiterated its commitment to upholding the highest standards of food safety.

The closure underscores the agency’s proactive approach to safeguarding public health by implementing all necessary preventive measures. Ensuring the safety of food in the market remains a top priority, and the authority continues to monitor the situation closely as it awaits laboratory results to determine further action.

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