MANILA, Philippines — Authorities confiscated a total of 14,541 kilograms of expired meat and other food products in a series of raids in the city.
Mayor Wes Gatchalian on Tuesday lauded the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), the Valenzuela City government and the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) for seizing expired imported beef, pork and chicken.
During the first operation, the joint teams confiscated some 7,600.21 kilograms of expired frozen meat products that were being sold online in Barangay Arkong Bato.
The items are under NMIS custody and will be properly disposed of through the Bureau of Animal Industry, according to Gatchalian.
A day after, the Valenzuela team seized 6,941.36 kilograms of various food products in Barangay Gen. T. de Leon which also included french fries, assorted vegetables, duck breast, and various types of seafood.
Following a thorough inspection, the items were deemed unfit for human consumption and would undergo proper disposal procedures.
“We strongly advise the public purchase meat and other food products only from legitimate and trusted sources,” Gatchalian said.
He said the public may contact the city government through 8352-2000 local 2111 for any inquiries, clarifications, or to report suspicious meat products.
“Don’t hesitate to report because the local government will act with dispatch,” Gatchalian said.
