Egyptian Authorities Seize Factory Producing Adulterated Coffee with Date Pits and Peas

Regulatory authorities in Fayoum have seized a factory that produced adulterated coffee using date pits and peas, packaged in bags of well-known brands.

• Regulatory authorities in Fayoum raided a factory and seized equipment used to produce adulterated coffee.
• The factory mixed date pits and peas into the coffee as cheap substitutes.
• The adulterated coffee was packaged in bags carrying labels of famous commercial brands.
• Authorities announced that legal proceedings had been initiated against the factory operators.