Anonymous complaint confirmed: in the Šilalė district – underground meat and fish workshop



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This week, specialists from the Tauragė Department of the State Food and Veterinary Service (SFVS), along with officials from the Economic Crime Investigation Division of the Taurag County Chief Police Commissariat, illegally halted meat processing and canning activities. and fish at home in Šilalė. More than 73 kg of frozen meat, poultry and fish were not allowed on the market and were sent for recovery.

After officials received notification of possible illegal meat processing activities and inspected Šilalė d. The information provided was confirmed: the handling of animal feed was carried out without the necessary permission from the SFVS for such activities. Meat and fish have been handled in unsanitary conditions, in dirty and untidy premises, in violation of hygiene and sanitation requirements of premises and equipment, which can have undesirable consequences for food safety, especially during the hot season .

During the search, personal records of the raw materials used in the production of canned food were released to forensic scientists.

During this inspection, around 30 kg of frozen pork, 23 kg of frozen poultry and 20 kg of frozen fish were found. The person who carried out the illegal activity was unable to provide officials with documents for the purchase of frozen meat and fish, or cans used for the production of canned food.

During the inspection, officers from the Economic Crime Investigation Division of the Criminal Police of the Tauragė County Chief Police Station found and released personal records of the raw materials used to produce canned food for further investigation. The application of sanctions will be decided in the near future.



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