RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Civil Defense called for caution after rain was forecast in most regions in the Kingdom from Friday until Tuesday.
The authority said people should stay away from bodies of water, swamps, and valleys, and follow instructions announced through the directorate’s various media and social networking sites.
The regions of Makkah, Asir, Al-Baha, and Jazan are expected to experience moderate to heavy rain that may lead to torrential rains, hail, and dust storms.
The authority added that light to moderate rain and downburst, causing dust storms, is expected in the following areas of the Makkah region: Makkah, Bahrah, Al-Jumum, Al-Qunfudhah, Al-Lith, Al-Khurma, Ranyah, and Turbah.
The regions of Madinah and Najran are also expected to be affected by light rain and downburst causing dust storms.
Saudi civil defense calls for caution as rain due across Kingdom from Friday
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Saudi civil defense calls for caution as rain due across Kingdom from Friday
- People should stay away from bodies of water and follow instructions announced through the directorate’s various media and social networking sites
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.
