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DOHA: The Ministry of Public Health has warned against consumption of sweet melon imported from New Zealand and Australia as the fruit is suspected to be contaminated with listeria bacteria.
The ministry received a notification from a international agency in this regard. After following up on the issue, the ministry found that a limited quantity of the suspected fruit was distributed at some outlets on Thursday. The fruit has been withdrawn from the shelves of the outlets.
The ministry seized the fruit with help of suppliers and outlets. The samples has been taken for laboratory test. The ministry has urged the consumers to return the affected fruits. If the fruit is consumed and there are some symptoms of high temperature, indigestion, vomiting, the consumers should visit a health centre.
