Urgent recall: administrative closure order issued for food plant that operated without a license under poor conditions

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The Ministry of Health issued an administrative closure order for Nir and Nitzan Sahar Ltd. following an inspection conducted after a complaint. According to Ynet, the inspection at the plant in central Israel revealed serious sanitation deficiencies and production without a manufacturer's license. According to Behadrei Haredim, the plant produces nut, raisin and seed snack products, and the district physician signed the order in Moshav Azarya.

The Ministry of Health calls on the public not to consume the plant's products. According to Israel Hayom, the warning applies to products packed by the plant with all expiration dates up to and including February 2028. According to Ice, there is also a concern of incorrect expiration date labeling, and the products include nuts, dried cranberries and raisins.