The Iraqi Ministry of Trade on Sunday denied reports alleging the presence of “poisoned wheat” in the country’s grain reserves or local produce, confirming that all stored quantities are safe and meet approved national standards.
In a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the ministry said, “The claims about the presence of poisoned wheat within the warehouses of the State Company for Grain Trading or in the wheat delivered by farmers are completely baseless.”
It added that “all quantities of grain received undergo thorough laboratory testing at every stage of receipt, storage, and distribution, conducted by specialized technical teams from quality control and inspection departments, under the direct supervision of relevant regulatory authorities.”
The Iraqi Ministry of Trade stressed that “spreading such claims without relying on scientific evidence or official technical reports misleads public opinion and undermines the efforts of national staff working to ensure Iraq’s food security.”
It also urged “accuracy in media statements and reliance on official sources before circulating information that could harm the reputation of state institutions and shake citizens’ confidence in the safety of national food supplies.”
The statement concluded by affirming that “grain stocks in all storage sites are safe, sound, and fully compliant with approved specifications,” noting that the ministry continues to cooperate with oversight authorities to uphold the highest standards of quality and safety across all operations.
