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Over 13 tonnes of spoiled food items seized, destroyed in Sharjah’s Al Dhaid
The foodstuffs were exposed to high temperatures and improper preservation conditions, rendering them unfit for human consumption
- PUBLISHED: Thu 23 Apr 2026, 3:49 PM UPDATED: Thu 23 Apr 2026, 9:32 PM
More than 13 tonnes of spoiled food items were confiscated and destroyed after authorities raided an unlicensed warehouse in Sharjah’s Al Dhaid area.
The Public Health Department at the Al Dhaid City Municipality, represented by the Food Control Section, uncovered the illegal operation during a field inspection in the city’s industrial area.
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Inspectors found large quantities of foodstuff stored in a facility that lacked the necessary licenses and failed to meet approved health and safety requirements.
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According to the authorities, the inspection revealed “serious health violations,” primarily involving poor storage methods. The food items had been exposed to high temperatures and improper preservation conditions, rendering them unfit for human consumption.
In total, 13 tonnes and 170 kilograms of damaged food products were seized and subsequently destroyed to ensure public safety.
The municipality regularly conducts inspection campaigns to monitor food establishments and warehouses, ensuring strict compliance with health regulations and safeguarding consumers from potential health risks.
Ruqayya Alqaydi is a Special Correspondent with an endless curiosity to learn. Like a journalist on a caffeine overdrive, she is fuelled by passion and on a mission to uncover every gem in the UAE.