57. Indicate the reasons for the assessment of live animals and meat as unfit for human consumption and the legislative framework for a decision Flashcards
1
Q
What does Reg. (EC) 852/2004 indicate?
A
FBO must only accept raw material which is free from contaminations and that enters SH alive
2
Q
Fresh meat for human consumption should be declared unfit by OV in case of:
A
- If FCI is not available within 24hrs of arrival
- If it contains compliance ( fails inspection, not meet hygiene standards, illegial substances)
- If animal does NOT have proper identification
- If animals has not undergone AMI - exception wild game!!!! and/or PMI
- If animal arrives dead upon arrival, stillborn, unborn, killed before 7days of age.
- Derived from animals affected by any WOAH listed disease or exhibits parasitic infestation - Glanders, tuberculosis, Trichinella, Brucellosis, Echinococcus/Taenia
- Derived from animals
affected by a generalized disease; generalized septicemia, pyrexia, viremia - Chemical residues, excessive radioactive levels, pathological or organoleptic changes, SRM or blood from sick animal
3
Q
Based on the given relevant information, what is up to the OV to do?
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In the opinion of the OV, after examination of all the relevant information, may constitute a risk to human or animal health, or is for any other reason not suitable for human consumption.
If presents clear food safety hazard - must be officially declared unfit for human consumption (and must be destroyed or removed for food chain)
4
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PMI inspection of wild game, delcared unfit for human consumption if:
A
- If abnormal behavior of animal reported by hunter
- Tumors, abscesses, arthritis, orchitis, pathological changes in organs, inflammation of intestines or
umbilicus, gas in GIT with discoloring of organs, emaciation, edema, recent pleural or peritoneal adhesions, or any
other obvious pathological changes. - Presence of foreign bodies not from hunting process or parasites
- Abnormal muscles (color, consistency, odor), aged open fractures
