Egypt's agriculture ministry seizes 165 tons of non-compliant meat in October raids

Egypt's Agriculture Ministry announced the seizure of about 165 tons of meat and meat products and the issuance of 906 citations during October 2026 inspection campaigns.

• Egypt's Agriculture Ministry announced the seizure of roughly 165 tons of meat and meat products violating health standards, with 906 citations issued during October 2026 market inspections.
• The veterinary services report said seizures totaled 164 tons and 957 kg, spanning local meat, veal, liver, processed and frozen meat, poultry, fish, and fats.
• Of the total, 76,259 kg was unfit for human consumption, 20,554 kg was fit but seized for violations, and 68,143 kg was held pending examination.
• The report recorded 271 citations for unfit products, 562 for fit products violating requirements, and 73 for quantities under examination.