Health Ministry Destroys 53kg of Beef at Zol U'Begal Butcher Shop
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Israel's Ministry of Health destroyed 53 kilograms of beef at a "Zol U'Begal" butcher shop in the Eshkol region due to severe sanitary issues and unlicensed operation. The inspection revealed improperly processed and unlabeled meat products, posing a public health risk. Consumers are warned against using any purchased products that are unlabeled or expired.
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- Ministry of Health destroyed 53kg of beef at Zol U'Begal butcher shop in Eshkol region.
- Severe sanitary deficiencies and unlicensed operation were discovered at the butcher shop.
- Meat products were found to be improperly processed and lacked proper labeling.
- The butcher shop was operating without necessary licenses.
- Consumers are warned not to consume unlabeled or expired products from the store.
Israel's Ministry of Health announced the destruction of 53 kilograms of beef products at a "Zol U'Begal" (Cheap and Big) butcher shop located in the Avshalom industrial zone within the Eshkol Regional Council. The action followed the discovery of severe sanitary deficiencies, unlicensed operation, and improperly labeled meat products.
During an inspection by Ministry of Health supervisors and a local veterinarian, it was found that the establishment was operating without the necessary licenses and under poor sanitary conditions. The inspection also revealed that meat products had undergone illegal processing, including the freezing of fresh products, thawing of meats, grinding, and seasoning.
Furthermore, the butcher shop was found to be selling meat products without manufacturer labeling or expiration dates, posing a potential risk to public health. Consequently, 53 kilograms of beef deemed unfit for human consumption were destroyed under the directive of the district's responsible veterinarian.
The Ministry of Health issued a warning that improper handling, storage, and marketing of meat, poultry, and fish products can endanger public health. Consumers who purchased unlabeled or expired products from this establishment are advised not to consume them and to dispose of them.
The Ministry stated that it will continue to conduct inspection and enforcement activities in cooperation with local authorities to protect public health and prevent the marketing of food products that do not comply with legal requirements. This incident follows a previous "Prinok" (baby food) scandal involving the same chain.
