Expats arrested in Oman over unsafe food

Muscat: Expatriates preparing Mashakik, a traditional food in Oman, and storing other food items in a house under unhygienic conditions in Al Hail North, were arrested by municipal authorities.
The authorities also seized 100kg of rotten fish at Seeb fish market.
Last month, the Health Control Section at Al Kamel Wal Wafi Municipality destroyed 72kg of frozen chicken past its expiry date, after seizing it from a worker's house.
The municipality also destroyed around 33kg of rotten fish after an inspection by the veterinarian-in charge. The necessary legal procedures have also been taken.