Israel's Health Ministry issued a public warning today urging consumers to avoid Alaska-brand mineral water. The water is drawn from a well in the Shomron region (est Bank) by a Palestinian Authority-based company operating without any production oversight or known safety standards.
Food service inspectors seized a container of Alaska water bottles that had been brought into Israel from Palestinian Authority territory illegally and without the required permits. Because the production conditions and safety protocols are unknown and the product is not subject to Health Ministry supervision, officials say the water poses potential health risks.
The ministry is warning the public not to use the water in any bottle size or expiration date.
