Concerns about frozen food quality

The 389 provincial interdisciplinary inspection team inspected a frozen meat distribution facility in Phuoc Long district. Photo: TL

In addition to branded products with packaging, manufacturing labels, and quality announcements, there are still many types of frozen foods, especially pork rolls, beef balls, buffalo meat, beef, industrial chicken, etc. sold in traditional markets and grocery stores. Most of these foods are stored in freezers or sold directly outside.

Recently, during market inspections and controls, functional agencies such as Market Management, Provincial Police, etc. discovered a number of establishments and points of sale of frozen foods, mainly beef balls, fish balls, industrial chicken, buffalo meat, and beef that have expired, are smuggled goods, and do not ensure food hygiene and safety. In addition, functional forces also discovered many cases of transporting frozen meat of unknown origin and origin waiting to be exported, supplying to markets, businesses, and pubs in the province.

In December 2024, while coordinating with the Traffic Police force to patrol and control on National Highway 1A (through Hamlet 2, Ho Phong Ward, Gia Rai Town), the Economic Police Department (Provincial Police) discovered a truck transporting more than 750kg of frozen food including beef, chicken, pork, beef balls... of unknown origin. Previously, the 389 Provincial Interdisciplinary Inspection Team inspected a cold storage in Hong Dan District and discovered more than 2 tons of frozen buffalo and beef originating from India without invoices or documents proving the origin of the product...

Using frozen food is not bad, but if you use unhygienic and unsafe food, you will bring pathogens into your body. Poor preservation and freezing for too long will cause food to decompose and become contaminated with cancer-causing toxins. This is one of the reasons for the recent increase in the number of people with cancer, especially children. Therefore, to protect yourself and your family, consumers should only buy frozen meat products sold at supermarkets, stores, and market stalls under the control of the Market Management Board and specialized agencies. It is necessary to "say no" to products of unknown origin sold on the sidewalk, street vendors, especially online markets. Above all, all levels and functional sectors need to strengthen the control and inspection of frozen food businesses and processors to promptly prevent food that does not meet quality standards and is harmful to consumers' health.

Thuy Lam

Source: https://www.baobaclieu.vn/doi-song-xa-hoi/noi-lo-chat-luong-thuc-pham-dong-lanh-99882.html