Armenian Food Safety Watchdog Suspends Production of Contaminated 'Hrashq' Soft Drinks
Armenia's Food Safety Inspection Body has halted the production of specific soft drinks under the "Hrashq" brand in the Kotayk province. Laboratory tests revealed dangerous levels of microbes and fungi in the beverages.
Armenia's Food Safety Inspection Body has conducted a regulatory inspection at a soft drink manufacturing facility in the village of Mayakovski, located in the Kotayk province. The facility, owned by sole proprietor Garnik Petrosyan, produces beverages under the "Hrashq" (Miracle) brand.
Laboratory Test Results
According to a press release from the inspection body, laboratory analysis of samples taken from the facility revealed that the manufactured products pose a health risk to consumers. Specifically, safety violations were discovered in the following products:
- Strawberry-flavored non-alcoholic carbonated drink
- Pear-flavored non-alcoholic carbonated drink
The agency noted that these beverages failed to meet regulatory safety standards due to elevated levels in the
"mesophilic aerobic bacteria count"and
"yeast/mold (total)"categories.
Regulatory Action
Based on these hazardous deviations from health standards, the head of the Food Safety Inspection Body issued an official order. The production of the two specified beverages at the entrepreneur's facility has been suspended. The manufacturer has been given a strict deadline to completely resolve the identified safety violations before resuming operations.
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