Saudi FDA busts Riyadh factory for storing 220 tonnes of food in poor conditions

Factory owner to face legal action, authorities say

Last updated: September 14, 2020 | 04:28

Samir Salama, Associate Editor

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The poorly-stored food in Saudi Arabia.

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Abu Dhabi: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority said Sunday it has busted a factory for storing more than 220 tonnes of foodstuffs in inappropriate conditions in the capital, Riyadh.

The owner of the facility was summoned and legal procedures were completed to bring him to justice, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority said on Twitter.

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