The Department of Animal Health confirmed that SARS-CoV-2 virus has not been detected in livestock, poultry and frozen seafood products imported from other countries to Vietnam.
The Department of Animal Health samples and tests SARS-CoV-2 virus on frozen food imported into Vietnam. Image: Lang Tran.
World Health Organization said there is currently no scientific evidence that food or the food chain contributes to the infection of SARS-CoV-2 virus. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Department of Agriculture also issued a joint statement saying that there is no evidence of COVID-19 transmission from food or food packaging.
However, in recent times, some mass media have reported that China has recorded many cases of SARS-CoV-2 virus detection on imported food, from imported frozen shrimp packaging. imported from Ecuador to the surface of frozen chicken wings imported from Brazil.
The Department of Animal Health confirmed that SARS-CoV-2 virus has not been detected in livestock, poultry and frozen seafood products imported from other countries to Vietnam. Image: Lang Tran.
Before that situation, Department of Animal Health (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) has immediately directed border animal quarantine agencies to organize sampling of imported frozen foods to test for SARS-CoV-2 virus.
As of August 21, 2020, border animal quarantine agencies under the Department of Animal Health have taken 171 samples of meat, poultry, seafood and frozen food packaging imported from 15 countries. (includes: Brazil, United States, Spain, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Germany, France, Netherlands, Iceland, India, Japan, Korea, Poland and Norway).
All of these samples are tested at veterinary laboratories that have been certified by the Ministry of Health to be capable of testing for SARS-CoV-2 virus. Test results showed that all 171 food samples and food packaging tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 virus.
In the coming time, the Department of Animal Health will continue to closely monitor information and the COVID-19 epidemic situation and take samples to monitor the SARS-CoV 2 virus on imported frozen meat, poultry, and seafood products. password if necessary.
Nam Khanh
Source: nongnghiep.vn
