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RIYADH: Saudi authorities have made 591 arrests in a crackdown on drug smuggling operations in the Jazan and Asir regions, the Ministry of Interior said.
Attempts to smuggle 264 kg of hashish, 473,799 controlled tablets and a large quantity of the narcotic qat were foiled between Dec. 19 last year and March 26, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday
A total of 591 arrests were made during the operations, the ministry said.
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.
