Govt Ignores Threat Of Contaminated Meat Exported To US Market As MPI Admits Faecal Contamination Not Food Safety Issue

MPI has for the first time admitted to the PSA that the new company meat inspectors will not be treating faecal contamination as a food safety issue. This raises the risk of contaminated meat being exported,” said Fleur Fitzsimons, National Secretary for the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi. This means faecal contaminated meat regardless of whether it’s treated as a food safety or wholesomeness issue is always detected and cleaned up. “In the past AsureQuality meat inspectors have faced disciplinary action for failing to identify faecal contamination, it’s that important. “We are deeply concerned that MPI is now openly stating that faecal contamination is not a food safety issue.