Arab News Editor in Chief Mohammed Fahad Al-Harthi hosted a banquet for editors in chief of local print and online publications, Shoura Council members, representative of the Ministry of Culture and Information, prominent writers and columnists in Jeddah on Wednesday. In this group photo are, from left: Shoura Council member Dr. Zuhair Al-Harthi; columnist Abdullah Bijad; Al-Yaum Editor in Chief Abdulwahab Al-Faiz; well-known columnist Yusuf Al-Kuwailet; Al-Watan Editor in Chief Dr. Othman Al-Sini; Ministry of Culture and Information’s Mansoor Al-Ghamdi; Arab News Editor in Chief Mohammed Fahad Al-Harthi; Alsharq Editor in Chief Khalid Bo-Ali; Al-Bilad Editor in Chief Ali Al-Hassoun; Al-Madinah Editor in Chief Fahad Al-Aqran; Dr. Fahad Al-Harthi; Al Ekhbariya TV Director General Jasser Al-Jasser; Al-Jazirah Editor in Chief Khaled Al-Malik; Okaz Editor in Chief Mohammed Mokhtar Al-Fal; Al-Hayat Editor in Chief Saud Al-Rayyes; and Ajel Editor in Chief Ibrahim Al-Majid. Sabq Editor in Chief Ali Al-Hazmi also attended the dinner.
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.
