Sana'a - Saba:
The Yemeni Standards, Metrology and Quality Control Authority has issued a warning to consumers and traders not to buy or sell the Maragatty chicken stock product of Egyptian origin.
The authority explained in a statement that this product contains prohibited artificial colors that are forbidden to be used in food products due to the negative effects they may cause on consumer health... Alerting consumers, wholesalers and retailers from buying or selling it.
It called on citizens to avoid consuming this product and to report if they discover its presence in the market on the Authority's toll-free number 8001222.
The Authority indicated that it is following up the necessary procedures to ensure that the markets are free of the product in order to preserve the health of the consumer...Emphasizing that the necessary measures will be taken against violators.
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