OITA, Nov 20 (News On Japan) –
A meat processing firm in Oita Prefecture marketed a beef liver product as ‘uncooked liver taste,’ but it surely was discovered to have been inadequately heated, violating meals sanitation legal guidelines.
The product resembled uncooked beef liver, which has been banned for uncooked consumption since 2011 following deadly incidents. The firm president and one other particular person had been arrested for his or her involvement.
The product, marketed as a ham, was offered on-line and generated vital income final yr. It was additionally provided as a return reward in Nakatsu City’s hometown tax donation program. However, after allegations of inadequate heating surfaced, town suspended all merchandise from the corporate beneath this system.
Authorities are investigating the matter, and Oita Prefecture plans to situation an order to stop manufacturing of the meat liver ham as soon as the information are confirmed.