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Jordan News
13-07-2025
- Health
- Jordan News
Three Unlicensed Cheese Production Facilities Shut Down for Violations - Jordan News
In line with the Royal directives emphasizing that citizens' health is a red line, and under the instructions of Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan to enforce the law against violators, the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA), in cooperation with the Royal Department for Environmental Protection and the Desert Patrol Forces, carried out an intensive inspection campaign. The campaign reflects the JFDA's commitment to food safety, consumer protection, and proactively addressing any threats to food security, resulting in the closure of three unlicensed cheese production facilities operating in violation of regulations. اضافة اعلان JFDA Director General, Prof. Dr. Nizar Mahmoud Mhaidat, stated in a press release that the inspection teams seized all quantities of the violating products before they could reach the market. He assured the public that food available in the markets is safe, thanks to the continuous and strict inspection campaigns conducted by the JFDA, which is the entity responsible for ensuring food safety. Dr. Mhaidat stressed that the JFDA will continue to strictly enforce health standards and regulations, taking firm action against any violations to ensure full compliance with laws and food safety requirements.
Roya News
02-07-2025
- Roya News
Jordanian senator blames negligence, recklessness for alcohol poisoning case
The investigation into the deaths of nine individuals and dozens of injuries caused by consuming alcoholic beverages laced with toxic industrial methanol has sparked questions about the effectiveness of regulatory and legislative measures in protecting public health. Senator Dr. Ammar Al-Qudah stated that the act related to the 'methyl alcohol' case rises from manslaughter to premeditated murder. Speaking to Roya, he explained that Article 343 of the Penal Code stipulates that anyone who causes the death of another through negligence, recklessness, or failure to observe laws and regulations shall be punished with imprisonment from six months to three years. He stressed that knowingly endangering Jordanians' health by mixing poisonous methanol with alcohol, even if the outcome was not intentionally desired, elevates the act to intentional murder. Qudah pointed out that most cases of food fraud are uncovered by Public Security forces and emphasized that any food is considered adulterated or harmful if it contains toxic substances, highlighting the responsibility of oversight authorities. He also warned of weak oversight mechanisms and a lack of resources, noting that methanol is a deadly chemical that can cause nervous system failure, blindness, and death, facts well known to alcohol manufacturers. Meanwhile, governance and institutional risk consultant Mervat Mheirat praised the Facility Inspection Law, which defines the roles of oversight agencies and grants them a clear legislative framework. She noted that the Awareness and Regulatory Committee for the industrial sector is responsible for such issues, suggesting that the problem likely occurred during the production monitoring phase due to a failure to collect necessary samples. Mheirat also highlighted the lack of digital databases and tracking mechanisms for products from factory to consumer, emphasizing that the responsibility for any food product lies with the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA). In the same context, Chief Public Prosecutor Dr. Nayef Al-Samarat announced that 23 suspects have been detained in connection with the methanol poisoning case, including one fugitive and another already held in a correctional facility. The incident has resulted in the deaths of nine individuals, among them a woman in her sixties, and left 50 others hospitalized. The Grand Criminal Court's prosecutor ordered the suspects to be held for 15 days, subject to renewal. Earlier, Al-Samarat told Roya News that 12 of the accused face charges of premeditated murder under Article 326 of the Penal Code, and attempted murder under Articles 326, 70, and 80, in reference to Article 64. An additional 13 individuals face charges of aiding and abetting in murder and attempted murder in the same case.
Jordan News
01-07-2025
- Jordan News
Methanol Poisoning Case Referred to State Security Court Prosecutor - Jordan News
The spokesperson for the Public Security Directorate announced that the investigation team handling the methanol alcohol poisoning case has completed all its inquiries. The case file, along with all involved parties, was officially referred this morning to the Prosecutor of the Grand Criminal Court for further legal action. اضافة اعلان The spokesperson confirmed that no new cases of poisoning have been reported, and that all recorded cases occurred in Deir Alla District, related to the consumption of contaminated alcoholic beverages during a gathering last Friday. A total of 32 individuals who consumed the drinks were treated at hospitals. The investigation teams, accompanied by representatives from the Jordan Food and Drug Administration, have confiscated and withdrawn all products from the implicated factory off the market. So far, the incident has resulted in 9 deaths and 47 injuries, all of whom remain under medical care—except for three individuals whose lab tests confirmed their samples were free of methanol. Below is the list of alcoholic products produced by the factory that have been withdrawn from the market: GOLD GOED Whisky RedSun Vodka 48 Vodka Volga GOLD & BROWN Vodka GOLD & BROWN Whisky Arak Jabalna Arak Ain Sara Arak Soulaf Extra Gin George Arak Al-Nader Arak Al-Nawras Authorities continue to warn the public against consuming any unlicensed or unregulated alcoholic products, as investigations proceed into legal accountability and the safety of consumer goods.
Jordan News
01-07-2025
- Health
- Jordan News
Official Warning: Adulterated Alcoholic Beverages Containing Methanol (Photos) - Jordan News
Official Warning: Adulterated Alcoholic Beverages Containing Methanol (Photos) Following the registration of multiple poisoning cases caused by alcoholic beverages containing methyl alcohol (methanol), the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) has issued an official warning against consuming the following alcoholic beverages, identified by name and packaging: اضافة اعلان Vodka Red Sun / 500 ml Vodka Red Sun / 250 ml Vodka 48 / 350 ml Whisky Golden Crown / 187.5 ml The public is strongly advised to avoid these products due to the serious health risks associated with methanol, which can cause severe poisoning, blindness, or even death.
Roya News
01-07-2025
- Roya News
Authorities release list of alcohol produced by factory linked to methanol poisoning
Jordan's Public Security Directorate has referred the methanol poisoning case to the Public Prosecutor of the Grand Criminal Court after concluding all investigative procedures, a spokesperson said Tuesday. The case involves the deaths of nine people and 47 confirmed injuries linked to toxic alcoholic beverages produced by a now-shuttered factory. According to the spokesperson, no new injuries were recorded in the past 24 hours. The increase in reported cases came from individuals who consumed the contaminated drinks during a social gathering held last Friday. A total of 32 people sought medical attention following the event. Investigative teams, in coordination with representatives from the Jordan Food and Drug Administration, have withdrawn all products manufactured by the implicated factory from markets and placed them under official custody. To date, the incident has resulted in nine fatalities and 47 confirmed methanol poisoning cases. Three additional individuals were initially suspected of poisoning, but laboratory tests confirmed their samples were methanol-free. The following products, manufactured by the suspect factory, have been pulled from shelves: GOLD GOED Whisky RedSun Vodka 48 Vodka Volga GOLD & BROWN Vodka GOLD & BROWN Whisky 'Arak Jabanna' 'Arak Ain Sara' 'Arak Soulaf Extra' 'Gin George' 'Arak Al-Nader' 'Arak Al-Nawras'
