Positive tests for cholera (vibrio cholerae) taken from the Yarmouk River have led Israel to halt the import of vegetables from Jordan.
As of August 9th, Israel's Ministry of Health's Food Service Division has ordered the cessation of fresh vegetable and fruit imports from Jordan. Despite this, cucumbers, peppers, zucchini, and tomatoes from the country are still available in some retail chains.
So far, there is no evidence that Jordanian products are contaminated, but concerns arose due to the pollution in the Yarmouk River, prompting importers to pause further shipments.
However, products already on the shelves have not been removed from sale, as there is currently no confirmed risk associated with these goods.
Jordan Agriculture Minister Khaled Hneifat has dismissed claims made by "Israel" regarding the presence of bacteria in Jordanian water or agricultural products. He reaffirmed Jordan's commitment to export agreements with Gulf countries.
Source: vesty.co.il