Every fifth Christmas rib may be import – Aftenposten

Every fifth Christmas rib may be import – Aftenposten

Meat industry believes that the need for imported pork ribs are larger this year than last year, writes Nations.

– We must import substantial volume this year. It is not unlikely that up to one in five Christmas rib year will be imported, said CEO Bjørn-Ole Juul-Hansen Meat and Poultry Association (KLF).

While import demand appears to increase , more scientists concerned about the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria. The dreaded MRSA bacterium has killed four people in Denmark recently and Norwegian authorities can not guarantee that the bacteria are not present in imported pork.

Norwegian authorities are not able to control the imported pork because of EEA Agreement.

– We have no reason to ask about warranties or documentation as

of today. There is thus nothing prevents it follows MRSA with imported pork. Through the EEA Agreement, we are part of the EU market. It limits the action our room, said Deputy supervisory director Ole Fjetland FSA.

He stressed, however, that the FSA considers risk as very low as long as hygiene advice are followed.

– It is important to have good hygiene in the kitchen when handling raw meat, he said.

Published: 29.sep. 2,014 4:21