Qatar Ministry Of Health Warns Against Consumption Of Quaker Oats Products
The Ministry of Public Health, Qatar, has warned against the consumption of oat products of quaker brands produced in the USA with the expiration dates stating (to be consumed before) January 9, March 12, June 3, August 2, September 1, or October 1, 2024.
The warning came as a result of a statement issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), stating that Quaker has recalled these products due to contamination with pathogenic bacteria called Salmonella
The ministry of public health has therefore called on consumers to return the quantities purchased to the outlet or destroy them if the product had the mentioned expiry dates.
The Ministry in cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce & Industry has also taken other precautionary measures, including a circular to all suppliers and consumer associations to stop marketing this product and withdraw it immediately from the market.
The Ministry directed its inspectors to verify that the relevant shops are free of such suspicious products as an additional precautionary measure.
The world at large is hereby adviced to take time to verify every Quaker oat products purchased to be sure of not being victim of food poisoning.
Importers and exporters are advised to also play it's role by checking for these signs before importing or exporting these products to other destinations to endure safety.
Salmonella is a pathogenic bacteria that causes food poisoning, and severe abdominal pain in addition to diarrhea and nausea, it added.
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- 25 Dec, 2023
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