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Tunisia's food safety authority denies rumors of spoiled Mouled products

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The National Food Safety Authority for Food Products (INSSPA) in Tunisia refuted rumors about spoiled Zgougou and dried fruits being sold for the Mouled festival.
  • An INSSPA representative stated that all products intended for Assida preparation have been inspected and are safe for consumption.
  • Inspections began in July, covering production, storage, and distribution points nationwide, though a shortage of Zgougou due to forest fires was noted.

Rumors circulating about spoiled Zgougou and dried fruits being sold for the Mouled festival have been firmly denied by Tunisia's National Food Safety Authority for Food Products (INSSPA). An INSSPA representative asserted in a radio appearance that all products intended for Assida preparation are safe and have undergone rigorous inspection.

These inspections have started since the beginning of July. Inspection teams have been formed at both central and regional levels specifically for this task.

— INSSPA representativeExplaining the timeline and scope of product inspections.

The authority emphasized its proactive approach, with inspection teams working since early July. These teams have meticulously examined all production, storage, and retail points across the country. This thorough process is standard procedure for INSSPA during major festive periods, including Eid, Ramadan, and New Year's.

For this Mouled 2026, and since the beginning of July, all production, storage, distribution, and sales points, both wholesale and retail, throughout the territory have been subjected to inspection.

— INSSPA representativeDetailing the comprehensive nature of the food safety checks.

While assuring the public of product safety for Mouled 2026, the representative did acknowledge a scarcity of Zgougou this year. This shortage is attributed to a modest harvest, exacerbated by recent forest fires that impacted pine forests.

the harvest only yielded a modest quantity considering the multiple fires that affected the forests.

— INSSPA representativeExplaining the reason for the Zgougou shortage.
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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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