2.5 Tonnes of Cheese Mixed With Caustic Soda Seized in Gharbia

Authorities in Egypt’s Gharbia governorate seized 2.5 tonnes of cheese mixed with caustic soda, highlighting a serious food safety concern.

Gharbia Governor Alaa Abdel Moaty directed officials to intensify inspection campaigns at food establishments across the governorate.

The governor’s instructions called for action against practices that threaten public health and safety, placing food businesses under closer regulatory scrutiny.

Caustic soda is a highly corrosive substance that can cause severe injury if swallowed. Its presence in cheese raises significant concerns about the safety of products intended for consumption.