Removing Sadia from Union Coop an ‘internal procedure’, says DM

DUBAI — In response to reports circulating about the withdrawal of Sadia chicken by Union Coop stores in Dubai, the Dubai Municipality has clarified that it was only an internal procedure of the supermarket and has nothing to do with health requirements.

Iman Al Bastaki, director of food safety department at the Dubai Municipality, pointed out that there is no official decision to withdraw the product, and regulatory bodies had nothing to do with it.

She also confirmed that food products are subjected to periodic monitoring by Dubai Municipality and other regulatory bodies and actions are taken if necessary.

Al Bastaki noted that the municipality does not spare any effort in maintaining public health and protecting the public from any risks. “For this, we have devoted a large force of observers and inspectors in all areas concerning the protection of public health and food,” she said.

Al Bastaki confirmed that there are clear directives from the director-general of the municipality not to show any complacency in protecting people, and to emphasise on the application of all local orders and health regulations.

The official clarification comes from the ‘Confirmed News’ initiative launched by Dubai Municipality, which aims to reduce the circulation of rumours spread through social media and to correct false news and malicious rumours and address them quickly.