Morocco Debunks Rumors of Toxic Substances in Red Meat Supply

The Moroccan Federation of Consumer Rights (FMDC) assures that the audio recordings circulated on social networks stating the presence of toxic substances in red meats available on the domestic market are unfounded and that the health authorities have not reported any proven incidents.

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For its part, the National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA) states that there is no need to worry about the health of consumers of red meats, assuring that the health authorities will continue to monitor the various markets and slaughterhouses. It invites Moroccans to continue to buy red meats in butchers strictly respecting hygiene and health safety standards and bearing the seal of the veterinary services.

Recently, the Minister of the Interior affirmed that all meats from the slaughterhouses are fit for consumption. According to him, Moroccan slaughterhouses produce more than 300,000 tons of meat per year, in full compliance with health safety standards. According to the explanations of Abdelouafi Laftit, the major cities of the Kingdom have high-level slaughterhouses. He will ensure that the upgrading of the various slaughterhouses and butchers in each region, as a measure to protect the Moroccan consumer against the spread of clandestine slaughter, continues.