The Epidemiological Investigation Committee for Food Poisoning Incidents in the Riyadh Municipality condemned the food facility that caused the food poisoning cases located in the city of Riyadh last week, noting that the financial fines against it will be completed after they are determined by the completion of the results of patient reports and special investigations.
According to a statement by the region’s secretariat, the secretariat decided to implement regulatory sanctions and close the main factory of the food facility with all its branches in the cities of Riyadh and Al-Kharj for the legally prescribed period. All food materials present in the main factory and branches of the facility will be destroyed, while supervising the process of cleaning and disinfecting all tools, devices, etc. .
The Secretariat commends the cooperation of the participating parties in the rapid response process to the situation through coordination and joint work, with the follow-up of the Emir of the region. The rapid response to closure and investigation contributed to controlling the increase in cases, and the Riyadh Municipality confirms the safety of food products for restaurants, kitchens, cafes, and catering providers in the Riyadh region, as no cases were recorded from other than the aforementioned source, while its inspection tours continue to monitor commercial establishments periodically. .
The Emir of Riyadh, Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, had directed the need for the relevant authorities to quickly report the results of the measures taken regarding the cases of food poisoning that were detected in a commercial establishment in the city of Riyadh. The Emir of the region had directed, immediately upon monitoring the poisoning cases, the necessity of taking all measures and procedures regarding what It was monitored and the necessary care was provided to the injured. His Highness stressed the need to maintain all safety measures. After the Saudi Ministry of Health announced that 15 people in Riyadh were infected with symptoms of poisoning, some specialists warned of botulism, the symptoms of which are described as fatal.
