Rivers warns butchers against using tyres, chemicals to process meat
The Rivers State Government has warned butchers against using tyres and harmful chemicals to process meat, stating that defaulters risk arrest and prosecut Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-warns-butchers-against-using-tyres-chemicals-to-process-meat/
The Rivers State Government has issued a stern warning to butchers and abattoir operators against using tyres and harmful chemicals to process meat for public consumption. The government has emphasized that defaulters risk arrest and prosecution, and all slaughterhouses across the state are directed to register with the State Ministry of Agriculture to ensure their practices are in line with food safety standards.
Permanent Secretary Dr Mercy Iboroma emphasized the importance of this move to protect residents from unsafe meat, noting that such practices can lead to health problems such as internal organ failures, cancers, disabilities, and even deaths.
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