829 kg of Unfit Meat, Poultry and Fish Seized in Assiut

Authorities in Assiut have seized 829 kilograms of meat, poultry and fish deemed unfit for human consumption during food safety checks.

Assiut Governor Major General Mohamed Alwan said inspection campaigns were being intensified at markets and outlets selling food products of animal origin.

The checks aim to ensure that products offered for sale are safe and meet applicable standards, the governor said.

The supplied information did not specify the outlets involved, the reasons the seized products were deemed unfit or any subsequent legal action.