Police intercept vehicle transporting cattle carcasses in Manchester; citizens urged to be cautious when consuming meat

There is increasing concern over the purchase and consumption of meat including poultry particularly those originating from western parishes severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

According to the Constabulary’s Agricultural Protection Branch (APB), recent events highlight a significant risk of contaminated or spoiled meat entering the market.

This, the APB notes poses serious health threats to consumers.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, APB Commander, Senior Superintendent Oral Pascoe recounted an operation in Manchester yesterday, where the carcasses of 4 large cattle with the heads still attached were discovered.

He said the incident underscores the potential for uninspected and improperly handled meat products to be distributed, which can disrupt supply chains and compromise food safety standards.

The APB Commander noted that his team has already received intelligence regarding the collection of carcasses found after the hurricane with the intent to sell.

SSP Pascoe said the APB is monitoring the streets to ensure safety.

He is urging consumers to be vigilant when purchasing or eating meat.

SSP Pascoe noted that persons should not hesitate to report anything they consider suspicious.

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Tributes pour in for late Consul General Alsion Roach Wilson

There is increasing concern over the purchase and consumption of meat including poultry particularly those originating from western parishes severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

According to the Constabulary’s Agricultural Protection Branch (APB), recent events highlight a significant risk of contaminated or spoiled meat entering the market.

This, the APB notes poses serious health threats to consumers.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, APB Commander, Senior Superintendent Oral Pascoe recounted an operation in Manchester yesterday, where the carcasses of 4 large cattle with the heads still attached were discovered.

He said the incident underscores the potential for uninspected and improperly handled meat products to be distributed, which can disrupt supply chains and compromise food safety standards.

The APB Commander noted that his team has already received intelligence regarding the collection of carcasses found after the hurricane with the intent to sell.

SSP Pascoe said the APB is monitoring the streets to ensure safety.

He is urging consumers to be vigilant when purchasing or eating meat.

SSP Pascoe noted that persons should not hesitate to report anything they consider suspicious.

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Jamaicans urged to donate/volunteer to assist Hurricane Melissa relief and recovery efforts

There is increasing concern over the purchase and consumption of meat including poultry particularly those originating from western parishes severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

According to the Constabulary’s Agricultural Protection Branch (APB), recent events highlight a significant risk of contaminated or spoiled meat entering the market.

This, the APB notes poses serious health threats to consumers.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, APB Commander, Senior Superintendent Oral Pascoe recounted an operation in Manchester yesterday, where the carcasses of 4 large cattle with the heads still attached were discovered.

He said the incident underscores the potential for uninspected and improperly handled meat products to be distributed, which can disrupt supply chains and compromise food safety standards.

The APB Commander noted that his team has already received intelligence regarding the collection of carcasses found after the hurricane with the intent to sell.

SSP Pascoe said the APB is monitoring the streets to ensure safety.

He is urging consumers to be vigilant when purchasing or eating meat.

SSP Pascoe noted that persons should not hesitate to report anything they consider suspicious.

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There is growing concern that St. Catherine residents severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa may not receive assistance any time soon

There is increasing concern over the purchase and consumption of meat including poultry particularly those originating from western parishes severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

According to the Constabulary’s Agricultural Protection Branch (APB), recent events highlight a significant risk of contaminated or spoiled meat entering the market.

This, the APB notes poses serious health threats to consumers.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, APB Commander, Senior Superintendent Oral Pascoe recounted an operation in Manchester yesterday, where the carcasses of 4 large cattle with the heads still attached were discovered.

He said the incident underscores the potential for uninspected and improperly handled meat products to be distributed, which can disrupt supply chains and compromise food safety standards.

The APB Commander noted that his team has already received intelligence regarding the collection of carcasses found after the hurricane with the intent to sell.

SSP Pascoe said the APB is monitoring the streets to ensure safety.

He is urging consumers to be vigilant when purchasing or eating meat.

SSP Pascoe noted that persons should not hesitate to report anything they consider suspicious.

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Health & Wellness Ministry appealing to citizens to maintain good order across Jamaica to prevent incidents that may add stress to sector

There is increasing concern over the purchase and consumption of meat including poultry particularly those originating from western parishes severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

According to the Constabulary’s Agricultural Protection Branch (APB), recent events highlight a significant risk of contaminated or spoiled meat entering the market.

This, the APB notes poses serious health threats to consumers.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, APB Commander, Senior Superintendent Oral Pascoe recounted an operation in Manchester yesterday, where the carcasses of 4 large cattle with the heads still attached were discovered.

He said the incident underscores the potential for uninspected and improperly handled meat products to be distributed, which can disrupt supply chains and compromise food safety standards.

The APB Commander noted that his team has already received intelligence regarding the collection of carcasses found after the hurricane with the intent to sell.

SSP Pascoe said the APB is monitoring the streets to ensure safety.

He is urging consumers to be vigilant when purchasing or eating meat.

SSP Pascoe noted that persons should not hesitate to report anything they consider suspicious.

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Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association remains confident that sector will be ready to welcome winter holidaymakers by December 15

There is increasing concern over the purchase and consumption of meat including poultry particularly those originating from western parishes severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

According to the Constabulary’s Agricultural Protection Branch (APB), recent events highlight a significant risk of contaminated or spoiled meat entering the market.

This, the APB notes poses serious health threats to consumers.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, APB Commander, Senior Superintendent Oral Pascoe recounted an operation in Manchester yesterday, where the carcasses of 4 large cattle with the heads still attached were discovered.

He said the incident underscores the potential for uninspected and improperly handled meat products to be distributed, which can disrupt supply chains and compromise food safety standards.

The APB Commander noted that his team has already received intelligence regarding the collection of carcasses found after the hurricane with the intent to sell.

SSP Pascoe said the APB is monitoring the streets to ensure safety.

He is urging consumers to be vigilant when purchasing or eating meat.

SSP Pascoe noted that persons should not hesitate to report anything they consider suspicious.

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Alsion Wilson, Jamaica’s Consul-General at New York in the United States has died

There is increasing concern over the purchase and consumption of meat including poultry particularly those originating from western parishes severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

According to the Constabulary’s Agricultural Protection Branch (APB), recent events highlight a significant risk of contaminated or spoiled meat entering the market.

This, the APB notes poses serious health threats to consumers.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, APB Commander, Senior Superintendent Oral Pascoe recounted an operation in Manchester yesterday, where the carcasses of 4 large cattle with the heads still attached were discovered.

He said the incident underscores the potential for uninspected and improperly handled meat products to be distributed, which can disrupt supply chains and compromise food safety standards.

The APB Commander noted that his team has already received intelligence regarding the collection of carcasses found after the hurricane with the intent to sell.

SSP Pascoe said the APB is monitoring the streets to ensure safety.

He is urging consumers to be vigilant when purchasing or eating meat.

SSP Pascoe noted that persons should not hesitate to report anything they consider suspicious.

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PM to probe reports of massive increases in price of fuel, food and other items in Westmoreland following passage of Hurricane Melissa

There is increasing concern over the purchase and consumption of meat including poultry particularly those originating from western parishes severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

According to the Constabulary’s Agricultural Protection Branch (APB), recent events highlight a significant risk of contaminated or spoiled meat entering the market.

This, the APB notes poses serious health threats to consumers.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, APB Commander, Senior Superintendent Oral Pascoe recounted an operation in Manchester yesterday, where the carcasses of 4 large cattle with the heads still attached were discovered.

He said the incident underscores the potential for uninspected and improperly handled meat products to be distributed, which can disrupt supply chains and compromise food safety standards.

The APB Commander noted that his team has already received intelligence regarding the collection of carcasses found after the hurricane with the intent to sell.

SSP Pascoe said the APB is monitoring the streets to ensure safety.

He is urging consumers to be vigilant when purchasing or eating meat.

SSP Pascoe noted that persons should not hesitate to report anything they consider suspicious.

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First field hospital installed in St. Elizabeth

There is increasing concern over the purchase and consumption of meat including poultry particularly those originating from western parishes severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

According to the Constabulary’s Agricultural Protection Branch (APB), recent events highlight a significant risk of contaminated or spoiled meat entering the market.

This, the APB notes poses serious health threats to consumers.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, APB Commander, Senior Superintendent Oral Pascoe recounted an operation in Manchester yesterday, where the carcasses of 4 large cattle with the heads still attached were discovered.

He said the incident underscores the potential for uninspected and improperly handled meat products to be distributed, which can disrupt supply chains and compromise food safety standards.

The APB Commander noted that his team has already received intelligence regarding the collection of carcasses found after the hurricane with the intent to sell.

SSP Pascoe said the APB is monitoring the streets to ensure safety.

He is urging consumers to be vigilant when purchasing or eating meat.

SSP Pascoe noted that persons should not hesitate to report anything they consider suspicious.

Read More

Former Prime Ministers, sector leaders invited to collaborate with Gov’t as relief efforts continue in aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

There is increasing concern over the purchase and consumption of meat including poultry particularly those originating from western parishes severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

According to the Constabulary’s Agricultural Protection Branch (APB), recent events highlight a significant risk of contaminated or spoiled meat entering the market.

This, the APB notes poses serious health threats to consumers.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, APB Commander, Senior Superintendent Oral Pascoe recounted an operation in Manchester yesterday, where the carcasses of 4 large cattle with the heads still attached were discovered.

He said the incident underscores the potential for uninspected and improperly handled meat products to be distributed, which can disrupt supply chains and compromise food safety standards.

The APB Commander noted that his team has already received intelligence regarding the collection of carcasses found after the hurricane with the intent to sell.

SSP Pascoe said the APB is monitoring the streets to ensure safety.

He is urging consumers to be vigilant when purchasing or eating meat.

SSP Pascoe noted that persons should not hesitate to report anything they consider suspicious.

Read More