(Haipo) – The Ministry of Health has issued a warning to the public not to consume Alaska brand mineral water products, of all sizes and all expiration dates. According to the ministry, the products were illegally imported into Israel from the Palestinian Authority, without the required permits, and their manufacturing conditions and safety are unknown.
Products imported without supervision and approvals
During a routine inspection conducted by the Ministry of Health's food service inspectors in the Northern District, it was discovered that "Alaska" brand mineral water products were imported into Israel from the Palestinian Authority illegally and without the appropriate permits. The product is described as natural mineral water that has undergone reverse osmosis and ozonation treatment, produced by the Ein Asia Mineral Water Company. Due to the fact that the products were imported without a permit, their production conditions and safety are unknown to the Ministry of Health, and they are not under its supervision.
Calling the public to avoid consuming the product
The Ministry of Health urges the public not to consume the products and to be careful to purchase food and beverages from reputable sources and authorized distributors only. The warning applies to all sizes marketed by the brand and all expiration dates. The Food Service at the Ministry of Health announced that it will continue to work to identify cases of food being brought into Israel in violation of the provisions of the law or without the required permits, and if a violation of the legislative and regulatory requirements in Israel is found, all measures available to the ministry will be taken in cooperation with the authorized authorities. For additional information, you can contact the Voice of Health hotline at *5400.
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