Kuwait shuts down horse stable used to store food illegally

Nearly 3,000 damaged infant formula tins and 3,842 kg of expired chocolate seized and destroyed

12/11/2026

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 12: The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition has shut down a horse stable in Farwaniya Governorate after discovering that it was being used to store and handle food products without the required health permit.

The closure was carried out by the Authority’s Farwaniya Inspection Department in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior as part of ongoing efforts to protect public health and ensure food safety.

During the operation, inspectors seized and destroyed 2,940 damaged tins of infant formula and 3,842 kilograms of expired chocolate.

The authorities also issued violation reports and completed the necessary legal procedures in preparation for referring the case to the Public Prosecution.

The Public Authority for Food and Nutrition said it would continue inspection campaigns and take legal action against violations that could endanger consumers’ health and safety.