After initial concerns about potential listeria monocytogenes contamination, MOCCAE collaborated with UAE regulatory authorities to take precautionary steps The withdrawal was initially triggered on January 11 following a notification from the Gulf Rapid Alert System for Food (GRASF) The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has declared a beef pepperoni product previously removed from local markets as safe for consumption on Thursday. The ministry announced that following thorough investigations and inspections, the facility responsible has implemented all required preventive measures to ensure product safety. After initial concerns about potential listeria monocytogenes contamination, MOCCAE collaborated with local regulatory authorities to take precautionary steps. #MOCCAEUAE confirmed that, in collaboration with local regulatory authorities, all necessary precautionary measures have been taken to ensure consumer safety over potential contamination of pepperoni beef with listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Investigations and inspections… pic.twitter.com/YGxhFbVZnW — ‎وزارة التغير المناخي والبيئة (@MoCCaEUAE) January 22, 2025 MOCCAE confirms food safety of withdrawn beef pepperoni product The withdrawal was initially triggered on January 11 following a notification from the Gulf Rapid Alert System for Food (GRASF). “Investigations and inspections revealed that the involved facility has implemented all required preventive measures to ensure the safety and compliance of food products,” the ministry stated […]