Ban on Nestle products
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The banned Nestle products.

By MD RASOOLDEEN | ARAB NEWS
Published: May 23, 2010 00:38 Updated: May 23, 2010 01:14

RIYADH: The Kingdom has imposed a ban on the sale of Nescafe Collections instant coffee (100 gram jar only) as they might contain tiny pieces of glass, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) announced on Saturday.

SFDA warned consumers, restaurants, food outlets and factories not to use the range’s 100 gram jars, which includes Alta Rica, Alta Rica Decaff, Cap Colombie, Suraya and Espresso, as they are susceptible to break during shipment and delivery. All “best before” dates and all batch codes are affected. SFDA said it would coordinate with the authorities to enforce the ban on the sale and import of the coffee.

On Thursday, Nestle recalled its 100-gram jars of Nescafe collections as a precautionary measure. It said the jar could easily break during delivery, adding that the packaging format would be changed before being reintroduced. “The quality and safety of our products is a non-negotiable priority for our company. We sincerely apologize to our consumers and customers for any inconvenience due to the recall,” it said in a statement made in Malaysia.

Nestle Ireland said there had been "no complaints and no injuries in Ireland to date." It said consumers who bought any of these brands should dispose of them and contact their helpline with details of the batch code and date. The company said it will provide a full refund and that customers are not required to take their coffee back to the stores where they purchased them.

SFDA was established following a resolution issued by the Council of Ministers in March 2003 (Muharram 1424) as an independent body to ensure the safety of food and drugs for both human and animal consumption, and biological and chemical substances and electronic products.

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