| Number | "_JRC 2021_12.04 |
| Type of message | alert |
| Date of first message | 03.12.2021 |
| Announcement was made by | Paraguay (PY) |
| Description | The Customs Investigation Operational Coordination (COIA) and the Combat of Smuggling (UIC) forces seized 2 tons of contraband beef meat. The products were transported without maintaining the cold chain, thus not respecting the adequate sanitary rules. |
| Product category | meat and meat products (other than poultry) |
| Article | beef meat |
| Hazard | poor hygienic state |
| Country of origin | Paraguay |
| Distribution | Paraguay |
| Quantity (market) | 2 tons |
| Investigation results | poor hygienic state |
| Remarks | food fraud notification from the monthly summary of articles on Food Fraud and Adulteration |
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