During the operation of the MPSC (Ministry of State of Santa Catarina) in Garuva, in the north of the state, almost a ton of unfit animal products was seized. The information was published on Wednesday (30).

The food was unfit for human consumption – Photo: MPSC/Reproduction/ND

According to the IDGC, a scheduled inspection was carried out as part of the Program for the Legal and Sanitary Protection of Consumers of Animal Products at four enterprises in Garuva.

During the campaign, the conditions for handling and storing food products were checked, and recommendations were provided to market owners. In total, 971.5 kg of animal products unsuitable for human consumption were seized, including beef, pork and chicken, sausages and sausages.

“The products were collected because they did not have the identification required by law and were stored in a position opposite to that of the manufacturer, for example, frozen meat that should be kept in the refrigerator, which distorts the properties of the food,” says prosecutor Marcelo José. Zattar Kota from the Garuwa region.

During the operation, four markets in Garuv were attacked. Photo: MPSC/Reproduction/ND.

Also, according to the prosecutor, “a civil investigation will be initiated against those who do not have a period of conduct adjustment (TAC) in the Ministry for the adequacy of enterprises for proper packaging, as well as for those who have already signed a commitment with the MPSC, a procedure will be initiated to investigation of non-compliance with this TAS and the imposition of a corresponding fine, which is 60 reais per kilogram of seized products.

Products seized in Garuv may cause disease

Seized products must be destroyed. Eating these foods can cause health problems for consumers, causing diseases such as salmonellosis, gastroenteritis, food poisoning, taeniasis, toxoplasmosis, and even cancer.

The action was supported by the Medical Surveillance Service of the Municipality of Garuva, the Municipal Inspection System, the Santa Catarina Integrated Agricultural Development Company, the Environmental Military Police, the Military Police and representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock.