Oversight Lapses Blamed for Contaminated Pork in Ho Chi Minh City
A veterinary officer from the municipal Department of Agriculture and Environment noted that pork from large, enterprise-run integrated chains is generally safe.
By contrast, meat from small slaughterhouses, often transported manually on motorbikes without proper hygiene, remains a key source of contamination.
Nguyen Huu Hoai Phu, deputy director of the department, reported that the city’s pig herd stands at just over 70,000, most of which are raised by large cooperatives and companies, while small-scale farmers account for around 20,000–30,000 pigs...
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