630 kilos of imported meat seized in Agusan del Sur town

MEAT SAFETY OPERATION. Personnel unload and dispose of some 630 kilograms of imported meat confiscated during a joint operation by NMIS Caraga and the San Francisco municipal government in Agusan del Sur for noncompliance with meat safety requirements. Photo courtesy of NMIS Caraga SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur— Authorities confiscated and disposed of 630 kilograms of imported meat allegedly found noncompliant with meat safety requirements during a joint enforcement operation on Wednesday in this town. The National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) in Caraga and the San Francisco municipal government conducted the operation in support of meat safety and consumer protection. Mayor Grace Carmel Paredes-Bravo said the confiscated products were disposed of in accordance with established procedures. Article continues after this advertisement READ: Pork prices fall as farmers rush to sell amid ASF fears “This collaborative effort demonstrates the continuing commitment of NMIS Caraga and the LGU of San Francisco to ensuring that only safe, wholesome, and properly handled meat and meat products reach consumers,” Bravo said. The proliferation of imported meat in Mindanao was also the subject of earlier complaints from vendors and hog raisers in Kidapawan City, North Cotabato./coa Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.