Indonesia: Beef affected by PMK turns out to be still edible, how come?

Published 2022년 5월 12일

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The article highlights the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) epidemic in Indonesia, with the ministry reassuring the public that the condition does not pose a risk to humans and that affected beef can still be consumed under specific conditions. The government is taking proactive steps to control the epidemic, including the manufacture of vaccines and strict regulations on meat consumption and importation. Despite the outbreak, imports of feeder cattle and frozen meat are not being cancelled or delayed. The National Food Agency and other entities are working together to monitor and control the situation, ensuring the continuity of cattle and buffalo imports from their countries of origin.

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Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Minister of Agriculture Syahrul Yasin Limpo emphasized that the mouth and nail disease (PMK), which was officially declared an epidemic in 2 districts in Aceh and 4 districts in East Java, was not contagious to humans. Therefore, he said, there is no need for panic in the community. In fact, he added, beef infected with the epidemic can still be consumed. "We hope that there will be no excessive panic because, God willing, we will try to handle it optimally. We work 24 hours with the local governor and regent. So, there is no need for panic to occur. Because as has been conveyed by various parties including the Ministry of Health, this PMK is not contagious to humans This PMK is not contagious to humans, this is the most important thing," said Syahrul in a press statement Wednesday (11/5/2022). Therefore, he added, consumption of beef infected with FMD remains safe, with certain technical approaches and procedures. "What I want to convey is that the meat ...

Source: Cnbcindonesia