Saudi food authority warns of Arla protein pudding over glass risk

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has issued a warning regarding several batches of Arla Protein Pudding, a Danish brand, in chocolate, hazelnut latte, salted caramel, and crème brûlée flavors, packaged in 6x200g sizes. The alert follows a voluntary report from the manufacturer and a global precautionary recall of certain batches due to the possible presence of small glass fragments in some products.

The affected batch numbers are: ES26257001, ES26282001, ES26284001, ES26284002, ES26284003, ES26247001, ES26274001, ES26276001, ES26276002, ES26267001, and ES26273001.

The authority confirmed that no reports of incidents related to these Arla products have been recorded in the Kingdom so far. It urged consumers to seek medical attention if they experience symptoms such as throat or abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting after consuming the listed products.

Consumers are advised not to consume the recalled batches and to dispose of them immediately. The authority also stated that necessary measures are being taken to ensure the manufacturer withdraws the products from the market as a matter of urgency.

The authority explained that voluntary recalls are a global practice overseen by regulatory bodies to protect consumers and ensure food safety, emphasizing that the company remains legally responsible for any harm caused by its products under applicable regulations.

The authority stressed its ongoing efforts to monitor food product safety and encouraged the public to report any violations related to food products via the unified call center (19999).