'Salmonella' Statement from Meat and Milk Institution: Meat Will Be Destroyed
The Meat and Dairy Institution (ESK) has issued a statement regarding the salmonella allegations. The institution announced that meat products testing positive for salmonella will be destroyed and that these products will absolutely not be used for production or sale...
Meat and Milk Institution (ESK) made a statement regarding the salmonella claim. The institution announced that meat that tested positive for salmonella would be destroyed and emphasized that these products would never be used for production or sale.
In the statement made by ESK, it was reminded that live animals and carcass meat are imported from abroad within the scope of market regulation. It was noted that in accordance with food safety, imported meat is checked by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and analyzed regularly in accredited laboratories. In the written statement made by the institution, it was announced that in the microbiological analyzes carried out on May 9, results that did not comply with hygiene standards were obtained on a batch of products.
On the Meat and Milk Institution website "Public StatementThe statement titled " is as follows:
There is a need to make the following statement regarding the meat imported by our institution and whose laboratory results are positive for Salmonella.
The Meat and Milk Institution purchases live animals and carcass meat from abroad within the scope of market regulation.
Within the scope of food safety, samples are taken for control inspection by our Ministry when imported meat enters the country and the necessary analyzes are carried out in an accredited laboratory. In the microbiological analyzes carried out on 09.05.2024, results contrary to hygiene standards were obtained in a batch of products. The meat in question was rejected by our commission and a warning was issued to the contractor slaughterhouse company. In line with the company's objections, the meat was frozen and kept under controlled storage in the trustee's warehouse. The objections were evaluated and it was decided to destroy the meat. The contractor company representative is expected to complete the destruction process.
The products in question are not used in production or sold in any way.
High hygiene standards are applied in all processes of meat and live animal imports carried out with public assurance and all necessary measures are taken to protect public health.
We request that news aimed at neutralizing market regulation and disinformation be disregarded.
What is Salmonella? Is it dangerous?
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that causes foodborne infections. It is usually transmitted to humans through contaminated food or water. Salmonella infection can cause symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, abdominal cramps and vomiting. It can be especially dangerous for people with weak immune systems, the elderly and young children. In severe cases caused by this bacteria, hospitalization and antibiotic treatment may be required.
Paying attention to food safety and hygiene rules is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself from salmonella infections.
Source: HORECA TREND
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