Riyadh, Sept. 19 -- The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has announced an urgent recall of Chicken Frankfurt sausages produced by the reputable Altarouti brand, after tests confirmed contamination with Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium linked to foodborne illness.

The affected product, manufactured in Saudi Arabia, is sold in 12-piece packs. Consumers are advised to check for batch number L2216.ZCN.F, with an expiry date of April 5, 2026.

SFDA inspections uncovered the contamination during routine audits of food production facilities. As a precautionary measure, the authority has:

Ordered the withdrawal of the contaminated items from all points of sale

Halted operations at the implicated production line

Launched legal procedures...