RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has lifted a ban on livestock imports from Sudan, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture announced on Thursday.
The decision was taken after a reappraisal of the epidemiological situation of livestock in Sudan verified that farmed animals in the country were disease-free, the ministry said in an official statement.
It added that a meeting was held with the Sudanese government to approve the latest conditions for all livestock exports from Sudan to the Kingdom. Sudanese livestock imports had been banned since a ministry ruling in October 2019.
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Saudi Arabia lifts ban on Sudan’s livestock imports
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Saudi Arabia lifts ban on Sudan’s livestock imports
- Sudanese livestock imports had been banned since a ministry ruling in October 2019
Saudi watchdog warns of possible health risk from Nestle baby formula
- Company voluntarily recalls its Nan, Alfamino, S-26 Gold and S-26 Ultima products over concerns they might be contaminated with cereulide, a toxin produced by bacteria
- Saudi Food and Drug Authority says recall is precautionary and no related illnesses have been reported, but advises consumers to dispose of recalled products immediately
RIYADH: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority on Tuesday warned the public not to consume certain Nestle infant formula products, after the company issued a voluntary recall over concerns about possible contamination.
The advisory covers products marketed under the Nan, Alfamino, S-26 Gold and S-26 Ultima brands. They might be contaminated with cereulide, a toxin produced by the Bacillus cereus bacteria, which can pose a risk to infant health, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The Saudi authority said the recall was a precautionary measure and no related illnesses have been reported. Possible symptoms of exposure can include nausea, repeated vomiting and abdominal pain.
It advised consumers to dispose of the recalled products immediately, and said it was coordinating with Nestle to ensure they are removed from stores and is monitoring the process.
Full details of the affected products, including batch numbers, are available at the Saudi Food and Drug Authority website. The organization said consumers can report any food safety concerns by calling 19999.
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