Quang Ninh continuously confiscated large quantities of frozen pork that smelled bad

Specifically, at the bridgehead area of ​​Pac Phe village, Luc Hon commune, Binh Lieu district, Market Management Team No. 8, Market Management Department of Quang Ninh province coordinated with Hoanh Mo Customs Branch to conduct inspection and detection. Currently 250 kg of frozen pork belly of unknown origin. The violator is DPS; Permanent residence in Pac Poc village, Hoanh Mo commune, Binh Lieu district.

Previously, at Khe Chac, Dong Long village, Dong Tam commune, Binh Lieu district, Market Management Team No. 8 coordinated with Hoanh Mo Customs Branch to search and discover 300 kg of frozen pork of unknown origin. The violator is NHC; Permanent residence: Ka Long Ward, Mong Cai City.

All of the above goods, the subjects claimed to have purchased from strangers and transported them for consumption. Market Management Team No. 8 is coordinating with functional forces to complete records of administrative sanctions and force the destruction of all goods that do not ensure food safety.

Previously, Bac Son Border Guard Station, Quang Ninh, in coordination with Bac Son Commune Police, Mong Cai City, arrested a person illegally transporting 400kg of frozen pork of unknown origin. At the time of inspection, the vehicle driver could not present invoices or documents proving the origin of the above pigs.

The driver admitted to transporting the above goods to a Chinese man from Than Phun village, Bac Son commune to the center of Mong Cai city to deliver the goods for a salary of 1.5 million VND.

Talking about the harmful effects of using stewed frozen pork of unknown origin, Associate Professor-Dr. Nguyen Duy Thinh (former lecturer at the Institute of Biology and Food Technology, Hanoi University of Science and Technology) said that in the case of stewing Even though the pig is frozen, it shows signs of mold and a foul odor due to the activity of microorganisms that cause many toxins. In addition, when using meat that shows signs of odor or mold, it is very likely that the user will be infected with harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria monocytogenes or especially staph… These types of bacteria This causes harm to the body such as food poisoning, vomiting…

Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Duy Thinh further informed that this bacteria appears a lot in meat. However, at high temperatures this type of bacteria will die, but the worry is that this bacteria is very susceptible to cross-infection. He gave the example of bacteria stuck in meat that can spread to other utensils, even the cook’s hands. If utensils and other cooked foods contain Salmonella bacteria, it will affect the user’s health.

In addition, using pig meat and organs of unknown origin will most likely result in eating sick pigs or pigs infected with African cholera. Therefore, Associate Professor Thinh advises consumers to pay attention to choosing fresh foods, avoiding preserved and frozen goods. Dirty food contaminated with toxic chemicals may not cause immediate signs but affects long-term health.”

An Duong