Sunday 05/April/2026 – 11:37 PM
The Directorate of Supply and Internal Trade in the Governorate LuxorIn cooperation with the Food Safety Authority and Supply Investigations, within the framework of strict control over markets and ensuring the delivery of safe food to the Egyptian consumer, we seized a large quantity of edible oils that are unfit for human consumption and in violation of standard specifications.
Dangers of recycled oil
The efforts of the inspection committees resulted in the seizure of 100 jerrycans of edible oil that were technically proven to be “reused.” These oils pose a serious threat to public health.
Repeated heating and recycling of oil leads to the formation of harmful chemical compounds that cause serious diseases for consumers.
Culling procedures and environmental controls
In implementation of the Public Prosecution’s decision, the seized quantities were completely destroyed in designated sanitary landfills.
The execution process took place under the supervision of a joint committee of supply and food safety inspectors and concerned authorities, while all environmental and precautionary measures were taken to ensure that these quantities did not leak into the markets again, and the necessary legal records were drawn up.
Official warnings
The Luxor Supply Directorate issued an urgent warning to citizens of the need to refrain from buying or using vegetable oils of unknown origin, or those sold through street vendors, to avoid serious health damage and to preserve the national economy.
