Guatemala sparked a "clenbuterol storm" and the Ministry of Health removed 17 products from the shelves

Published 2024년 12월 10일

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The Guatemalan beef industry is facing a crisis following the recall of 17 beef products due to the presence of clenbuterol, a substance prohibited for human use. The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAGA) have recalled products from the 'Don Cristóbal Market Sate' brand, warning consumers about the potential health risks associated with clenbuterol consumption. The substance is often illegally injected into cattle to promote lean meat growth. This incident highlights a larger issue of clenbuterol contamination in meat products in Guatemala, with reports indicating high levels of contamination in 2020 and 2023.
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The beef industry in Guatemala has recently been hit by a "clenbuterol storm". The Ministry of Health has recalled 17 beef products containing clenbuterol. Veterinarians pointed out that eating meat containing clenbuterol may cause symptoms such as tachycardia, nausea, abdominal pain, fever, and headache. Guatemala's "Free News" reported on the 8th that the Ministry of Health recently announced the relevant information of 17 beef products recalled from the market through social platforms, including batch, shelf life and health registration information. It is reported that the recalled products all belong to the "Don Cristóbal Market Sate" brand. The reason for the recall is that clenbuterol was detected in the products. This is an ingredient that is not authorized for human use and will pose a threat to human health. The Ministry of Health emphasized that if any consumer buys or eats any of the recalled products, they should inform the consumer store in time or go to the nearest ...
Source: Foodmate

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