The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition announced the destruction of 61 kilograms of rotten fish seized from a seafood restaurant in the Khaitan area. According to the authority, routine inspections led to the discovery of the spoiled product at the establishment. The authority reported that two violations were recorded against the restaurant for the breaches of food safety rules. Legal steps have been started against those responsible for the infractions.
This case is among several enforcement actions taken by the authority in recent months. On March 19 the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition, in coordination with the Commerce and Interior Ministries, closed a restaurant and a fish market in the Capital Governorate. The Kuwait News Agency said the team destroyed 127 kilograms of meat of unknown origin along with additional contaminated food found at the sites. Legal action was taken against the operators in that campaign as well.
The authority has also carried out an inspection in Khaitan that resulted in 11 violations and the destruction of 55 kilograms of rotten food just days before the latest find. Such operations have covered different types of food establishments across various governorates. The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition employs inspectors trained to detect signs of spoilage in perishable goods like fish.
Kuwait’s hot climate accelerates food deterioration, requiring stringent controls on storage and sales as noted in authority statements. Seafood restaurants are subject to frequent checks given the risks associated with improper handling. The authority’s laboratory facilities support field work by providing scientific verification of product safety.
The March operation highlighted the role of inter-ministerial cooperation in addressing serious violations according to the Kuwait News Agency. The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition has documented a range of violation types in its campaigns. Quantities of unsafe food destroyed have included dozens to over 100 kilograms in individual operations this year.
