Dead chicken meat has been discovered to be used in Shawarma in Lahore, according to ARY News. The Punjab Food Authority has seized large amounts of expired and dead animal meat from markets, emphasizing a serious issue with meat safety in Lahore. They have conducted numerous raids in the past months to ensure the provision of hygienic meat to the citizens.
LAHORE: In a shocking development, it was revealed that dead chicken meat is being used in food items, particularly in Shawarma in Lahore
Speaking in ARY News Programme Sham-e-Ramzan, Punjab Food Authority Director General Muhammad Asim Javed said that 80 Kilograms of expired meat had been seized from a market in Lahore during the operations in the last two days.
“Today (Sunday), 2500 Kg of expired meat has also been seized in a joint operation by the Punjab Food Authority and Food Department from a famous meat market located near Mughulpura,” Muhammad Asim Javed said.
The director general of the Punjab Food Authority described it as a serious problem in Lahore and stated that both dead animal meat and the one that reached its full expiration date have been confiscated.
He claimed that during the first Ramadan, the Punjab Food Authority found and confiscated 1,000 kg of beef taken from dead animals.
Muhammad Asim Javed said that the Punjab Food Authority carried out 1800 raids over the previous two months, seizing about 20,000 kg of expired or dead chicken meat.
The Punjab Food Authority Director General further stated that in the previous two and a half months, 70,000 kg of expired or dead animals’ meat had been seized.
He said that meat safety teams comprising veterinary doctors and food safety officers conduct operations and surveys in the markets regularly to ensure the provision of hygienic meat to the citizens.
The culinary world has recently been engulfed in controversy over the use of dead chicken meat in Shawarma. This practice has sparked a heated debate among food enthusiasts, health professionals, and consumers alike. Advocates of this method argue that it helps in effective preservation and waste reduction, while critics express concerns about the potential health risks associated with consuming such meat. In the wake of this debate, it is crucial for consumers to be aware and informed about the food they are consuming and for the industry to prioritize transparency and accountability. As the discussions around this topic continue to unfold, it is essential to consider the implications for both the food industry and the general public.
Source: ARY NEWS
Summary:
In Lahore, the Punjab Food Authority has uncovered a disturbing revelation of dead chicken meat being used in Shawarma and other food items. During recent operations, significant quantities of expired meat have been seized from various markets, indicating a serious problem in the city. The authority has confiscated large amounts of expired and dead animal meat, with over 70,000 kg seized in the past two and a half months. Meat safety teams, including veterinary doctors and food safety officers, are conducting regular operations and surveys to ensure the provision of hygienic meat to the citizens.
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