Manila Veterinary Inspection Board seized 25 tons of smuggled chicken meat, which tested positive for African Swine Fever or ASF after it inspected containers from China.
The ASF infected products include 988 boxes of chicken pot wrapped, 499 boxes of chicken with black pepper, and 199 boxes of popcorn chicken, all from China.
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno said the discovery of the cargo also led to finding the violations of Ecosafe Agro Products Manufacturing Fernando Cortez company located at Firstlink Container Yard, Harbour Center, Rd.10 Vitas, Tondo.
It also appears that the company has no permit for meat importation and cold storage.
The company will face charges related to its violations.
Source: pilippineslifestyle.com