Saudi food safety watchdog warns consumers not to eat Altarouti brand chicken frankfurters
RIYADH: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority on Thursday warned consumers not to eat chicken Frankfurt sausages manufactured in the Kingdom by the Altarouti brand, after factory inspections revealed they were contaminated with potentially harmful bacteria.
In a message posted on social media platform X, the authority said: “The affected product is packaged in 12-piece packs, with an expiration date of 05/04/2026 and batch number (L2216.ZCN.F).
“Laboratory tests conducted by the SFDA confirmed the product is contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, which can pose a health risk to consumers.”
The authority advised the public not to consume the product and to dispose of it immediately. It said action has been taken to withdraw it from stores and halt the factory’s production lines. In addition, it is taking legal action against the manufacturer, and noted that violations of the food safety laws and regulations can result in penalties of up to 10 years in prison, a fine of SR10 million ($2.7 million) or both.
