(haipo) – The Ministry of Health warns against the consumption of Balfour Cigars brand pastel products and Ilanit's Cuba brand cigar products, after it was found that their origin is unknown and that the manufacturers are not known to the Ministry. The warning applies to all package sizes and all expiration dates.
Which products are included in the warning?
The warning applies to all marketed package sizes and all expiration dates of the following products:
From the Balfour Cigars brand:
- Pastel Potato
- Spicy pastel
- Spicy pastel
From the "Ilanit's Cuba" brand:
- Meat cube for cooking
- Meat cube for frying
The warning follows oversight activity and a citizen complaint.
According to the Ministry of Health, the products were discovered during a routine inspection activity carried out by food service inspectors, as well as following a citizen complaint received by the ministry. The inspection found that the manufacturers are not known to the Ministry of Health and that the origin of the products is unknown.
Ministry of Health: Do not consume the products
The public is asked not to consume the products listed in the warning and to be careful to purchase food products from reputable sources and authorized retailers only.
The Food Service at the Ministry of Health continues to investigate the case and is working to locate products marketed from unknown sources. The ministry notes that if a violation of Israeli legislative and regulatory requirements is found, the measures at its disposal will be taken, in cooperation with the authorized authorities.
For further details, please contact the Health Voice hotline at *5400.