SFDA warns against coffee and chocolate products containing banned substance
Saudi Food and Drug Authority urges consumers to immediately dispose of three products found to contain the prohibited substance Nortadalafil.
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AIThe Saudi Food and Drug Authority has warned against consuming three food products after laboratory tests revealed the presence of the banned substance Nortadalafil.
The authority stated that the affected products include Ginseng Coffee by Barsa Cafe, Dark Chocolate with Ginseng by Barsa Choco, and Ginseng Coffee by Pentan Sky, in all batches. These products are sold in 100-gram packages in sachet form.
The SFDA stressed the need to avoid consuming these products and to dispose of them immediately, noting that they may pose health risks, especially for people with chronic illnesses.
The authority added that it has begun regulatory procedures to withdraw the products from the market and will continue to monitor the safety of food products and take necessary actions to protect consumers.
Strict measures against violators
The authority emphasized that it will not tolerate any violations affecting the safety of citizens and residents, confirming that regulatory action will be taken against importing companies. It noted that violating the Food Law and its executive regulations may result in imprisonment for up to 10 years, a fine of up to 10 million riyals (SAR), or both penalties.
The authority also urged consumers to report any violations related to food products through the unified call center (19999), contributing to enhanced oversight and product safety.