DAMMAM, 24 August  — Commerce Ministry officials in the Eastern Province have seized outdated foodstuffs and fake cosmetics and clothes after mounting raids at various shops in the region during the past month. The confiscated products include 8,615 liters of outdated artificial flavors, 1,200 bags produced in the Kingdom without mentioning their origin in this country, more than 1,000 items of clothing made in Thailand but carrying a US brand name, and 3,384 bottles of outdated beverages. (SPA)