Health Minister Wael Abou Faour referred on Monday the case of the Natamycin anti-fungal agent found in labneh (strained yogurt) products to the General Prosecution.

The case will be referred to the General Prosecution in order to take the necessary measures against those found to be involved in this issue. He referred the case to General Prosecution after confirming reports that Natamycin was found in labneh and after manufacturers admitted to using it. Adding Natamycin to labneh is a violation of Lebanese standard specifications in the production of strained yogurt. Industry Minister Hussein al-Hajj Hassan had demanded during a press conference last week that manufacturers adhere to the standard specifications in the making of dairy products.

Labels of the product details and ingredients should be placed on their packages, he explained. [Link]