Taif governor receives South Korean consul general

Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud holds talks with Woo Hong-Koo in Taif. (SPA)
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Updated 02 July 2024
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Taif governor receives South Korean consul general

  • They discussed issues of mutual interest

TAIF: Taif Gov. Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Saud received South Korean Consul General Woo Hong-Koo in Taif on Tuesday.

During the meeting, the two discussed issues of mutual interest, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Meanwhile, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for Consular Affairs Ali Al-Yousef received the Ambassador of Egypt to the Kingdom Ahmed Farouk in Riyadh on Tuesday, the Foreign Ministry reported on X.

 


Saudi watchdog warns of possible health risk from Nestle baby formula

Updated 06 January 2026
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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.