Kuwait seizes 608 tons of spoiled produce, shuts 3 shops

Kuwaiti authorities have confiscated a massive quantity of spoiled produce, seizing more than 608,000 kilograms of unfit vegetables and fruits during a large-scale inspection campaign in the Shuwaikh Industrial Area. The operation was conducted by the Inspection Department of the Capital Governorate, under the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior.

Inspectors discovered a warehouse actively storing and displaying produce deemed unfit for human consumption. The confiscated items amounted to 608,640 kilograms of rotten vegetables and fruits. Legal actions were promptly initiated against the individuals responsible for the violations.

In addition to the seizure, three shops were ordered to close due to non-compliance with approved health and safety standards. Officials emphasized that these inspection campaigns are ongoing efforts aimed at safeguarding public health, upholding food safety standards, and preventing the distribution of unsafe products within local markets.