Doha: The Ministry of Public Health, represented by the Food Safety
Department, has announced a precautionary recall by Arla Foods of three
specific batches of the Arla Protein Pudding product traded in the local market
and produced in Denmark, over the potential presence of glass fragments that
could pose a risk to consumers' health.
The recall was based on an
official notification received by the Food Safety Department from the
manufacturer on October 26, 2026, regarding the possible presence of glass
fragments in some product batches. The affected batches are:
The ministry confirmed that the
Food Safety Department promptly initiated follow-up procedures upon receiving
the notification, coordinating with the manufacturer, local suppliers, and
distributors to verify the recall of the affected batches from all points of
sale and ensure their supply or circulation has ceased. The ministry has
mandated that suppliers retain all recovered quantities and refrain from
re-exporting or disposing of them without prior coordination with the Food
Safety Department, with oversight of the destruction process conducted by
inspectors.
The MoPH advises consumers to
carefully check the batch numbers and expiration dates on their product
packaging. If individuals possess any of the affected products, they are urged
to discontinue consumption and return the items to the point of purchase or
contact the supplier for return guidance. Anyone who has consumed the affected
product and experiences symptoms such as pain in the mouth, throat, or abdomen
is advised to visit the nearest health centre.
The ministry is committed to monitoring the execution of recall procedures, evaluating their effectiveness, and implementing necessary control measures to ensure the safety of food products in circulation within Qatar. For any inquiries or to report products included in the recall, please contact the Unified Call Centre for the Health Sector at 16000.
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