Kuwait authorities seize 790 kg of expired meat

KUWAIT, March 4 (KUNA) -- Authorities have seized 790 kilograms of expired meat imported by air from an Asian nation, the Minister of Municipal Affairs said on Friday.
Dr. Fadhel Safar, also the Minister of Public Works, according to a statement, followed up on the seizure of the rotten meat by inspectors of the food and markets supervision department of the municipality. He added that the meat products were demolished at Al-Shuwaikh Central Slaughter-House under supervision of veterinarians.
The minister said the municipality would pursue the campaign against expired or unfit food and warned that tougher supervision would be imposed t protect health safety of citizens and residents of the country.
Meanwhile, the director of the municipal branch of the capital, Faleh Al-Shemmari, said the relevant authorities are regularly examining all food products to ensure safety.
Mubarak Johar, the director of the inspection and municipal services follow-up department in the capital, said veterinarians examine, on daily basis, food stuffs imported via the airport. (end) mf.abd.rk KUNA 041147 Mar 11NNNN