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Read Labels Before You Buy! 4 Tons Of Spoiled Food Disguised With New Labels Seized in Kuwait

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2 days ago

July 29, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, July 29: Kuwaiti authorities have seized approximately four tons of expired food products in a large-scale operation uncovering serious violations related to food safety regulations. During the inspection, investigators discovered that expiration dates on various food items had been deliberately tampered with to mislead consumers.

In several cases, expiration dates were erased using solvents or cotton, and new labels with false dates were placed over the original ones. Packets of corn chips that had an actual expiration date of July 15, 2025, were found with the date removed and the product still displayed for sale. Similarly, cocoa products showed two dates printed on the packaging—one being the original (April 2025) and a fraudulent one (September 2025) layered over it.

Authorities also seized large quantities of potatoes, sweets, cheeses, and other snacks. Many of these items bore clear signs of tampering, including visible erasure marks. Some expiration dates had been extended by four months, five months, or even an entire year.

Inspectors also found tools used in the fraud, including cotton swabs and specific instructions for removing ink from cans. In some cases, individuals were observed wiping off expiration dates by hand and relabeling items for sale in local markets.

Refrigerators within the inspected stores contained expired goods with altered labels, some of which had been extended by up to a year to appear fresh. These practices pose a serious health threat to consumers and are considered grave violations of public safety standards.

Authorities have taken legal action, closing the violating establishments and referring the offenders to the Public Prosecution. Officials reiterated their commitment to protecting public health and safety, urging consumers to always check expiration dates and report any suspected violations through official channels.

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Cooking Stoves, Flammable Materials, and No Space Between! Dhows Under Fire

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July 31, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, July 31: The General Fire Force, in coordination with the Coast Guard, the General Directorate of Residency Affairs Investigations, the Ports Authority, the Labor Force, the Public Authority for the Environment, and the Public Authority for Agriculture and Food, carried out a joint inspection campaign targeting wooden dhows at Al-Shamlan Pier.

During the operation, several dhows were issued notices for various safety violations. These included failure to meet fire prevention standards, the presence of worker accommodations onboard, improper storage of highly flammable materials, use of cooking stoves and gas cylinders, and insufficient spacing between vessels—conditions that significantly increase the risk of fire.

The General Fire Force urged all dhow owners to comply with fire safety regulations to safeguard lives, vessels, and surrounding property.

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Illegal Medical Facility Shut Down In Salmiya For Health Violations

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4 hours ago

July 31, 2025

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KUWAIT CITY, July 31: Acting on the directives of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and as part of coordinated efforts to strengthen oversight of the labor market and healthcare sector, authorities—working in collaboration with the Ministry of Health—conducted an intensive inspection campaign at a private medical clinic in Salmiya.

During the operation, officials uncovered an unlicensed clinic stocked with medicines of unknown origin and smuggled drugs, along with storage violations that failed to meet health and safety standards. Legal action was taken against those involved; six individuals were referred to the competent authorities for deportation orders to be carried out for the violators.

The Authority reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with regulatory bodies to safeguard public health and take firm action against anyone who violates public order or endangers lives.

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Busted in Jleeb: Expat Caught with Narcotics Ready for Sale!

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15 hours ago

July 30, 2025

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Kuwait City, July 30: The Ministry of Interior personnel have referred an expatriate to the General Department for Drug Control after he was found in an abnormal state in the Jleeb area, with three bags of narcotics in his possession.

Authorities reported that the suspect appeared disoriented while walking, raising suspicion among patrolling officers. Upon being stopped and searched, the illicit substances were discovered. During interrogation, the expatriate admitted that he intended to sell the drugs to individuals who had contacted him by phone. Investigations are currently underway to identify and apprehend these buyers. The suspect is in custody, and legal procedures are being taken against him.