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.