Detection of highly pathogenic AI gene in imported heat-treated poultry meat (smoked duck) from China

The Korea Duck Association released a press release on the morning of the 10th, stating that "Highly Pathogenic AI Genes Detected in Imported Heat-Treated Poultry Meat (Smoked Duck) from China" and announced that the import and sale of heat-treated poultry meat from China should be completely halted. In the release, the association pointed out that the detection of highly pathogenic AI genes in heat-treated poultry meat from China is a very serious matter, and considering the cases of AI human infection in the relevant country, even though more than a month has passed since the import, the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs have not made any announcements or statements. The association further argued that the Chinese export facility producing the products in which highly pathogenic AI genes were detected has exported 364 items to Korea since 2023, and despite producing various products and increasing the volume of exports to ...