"The watchdog said the operation targeted illegally imported meat products which posed potential food safety risks to consumers. Illegally imported meat bypasses the safety and hygiene checks required for food sold in the UK and could carry diseases and contaminants that put consumers at risk, the FSA added. Some species, such as pangolins, are also critically endangered and all commercial trade of them is prohibited internationally."
"Simon Ashwin, senior investigator at the FSA's National Food Crime Unit, said the operation was part of ongoing work "to disrupt the illegal meat trade". "The FSA advises consumers not to buy or eat illegally imported meat, including bushmeat, as it may pose serious health risks," he said. "If you have concerns about products being sold, contact your local authority.""
Police and the Food Standards Agency seized 38kg of illegal frozen bushmeat including pangolins, cane rats and porcupines at a Deptford site in south-east London on 5 December. A 57-year-old man was arrested and released under investigation. The operation targeted illegally imported meat products that bypass safety and hygiene checks and could carry diseases and contaminants that put consumers at risk. Some of the seized species, notably pangolins, are critically endangered and subject to an international ban on commercial trade. The FSA's National Food Crime Unit said the action formed part of ongoing efforts to disrupt the illegal meat trade. Inquiries are ongoing and consumers are advised not to buy or eat illegally imported meat and to report concerns to local authorities.
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