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The Ministry of Interior and the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition in Kuwait discovered an illegal food production unit operating from a rented house in Mishref. The unit produced and sold food items without a license, violating hygiene and safety regulations.  Inspectors found that the unit adulterated several food products before sale. They discovered ghee mixed with oil and repackaged as a locally made product. Officials also found imported items with altered labels to mislead consumers about their origin.

Unsafe Handling and Hygiene Breaches

The facility stored and handled food under unsanitary conditions. Authorities observed improper storage, unhygienic practices, and unauthorised repackaging, all of which posed serious risks to public health. Officials sealed the illegal facility and confiscated all contaminated and misbranded products. They referred the case to the competent authorities for further action. Charges include operating without a license, violating hygiene and food safety rules, mislabeling products, and misusing residential property for commercial food production.

Protecting Consumers

The incident highlights the need for strict enforcement and vigilant monitoring of food production. Authorities urged consumers to buy products only from licensed and verified sources to avoid health risks associated with adulterated or misbranded food.

Source: Manorama Online