June 13, 2008

Philippine officials seize double-dead chicken in Pasay

Philippine officials confirmed Thursday (June 11, 2008) that some 200 kilogrammes of double dead chicken were seized in Pasay City.

Double-dead refers to carcasses of food animals that are killed by accident or disease then butchered to be sold as fresh.

Ronaldo Benasor, city veterinarian, said the raid followed a whole month of surveillance.

Benasor said that the double-dead meat was sold at PHP70 (US$1.58) per kg, much lower than the prevailing market price for chicken in the Philippines. 
   

The official said they have yet to determine where the double-dead meat came from.

Last year, hundreds of kilos of double-dead pork were also seized from meat dealers at the city's public market.