At São Paulo International Airport, in Guarulhos (SP), customs inspection agents retain several items that land daily due to risk of contamination in the national territory. Corpses of various animals, fruits, tubers, meat and luxury cheeses are among the seizures .
Due to African pork (PSA), the entry of swine products has been prohibited in Brazil since 2021. Even with the ban, passengers who returned from London, UK, and Spain in Europe, brought pork and fresh pieces of meat in their bags.
Among the meat, it is common for the seizure of Iberian jamón, a European ham with high value in the market. Meats without identification and labeling with health inspection are also seized.
In addition to foods such as herbs, fruits, vegetables and tubers, the Guarulhos Sanitary Surveillance Inspection Unit (Vigiagro Guarulhos) found Dry and decaying animals in recent weeks, such as bats, chameleons, frogs, snakes and mammals .
“For the entry of animal multiplication material it is necessary to present an import authorization and a certificate meeting all requirements”, according to the agency.
The Surveillance Unit stressed that the importation of these materials should be done regularly by the load terminal registered with an import license.
In recent months, 100 -year -old flower bouquets and eggs have also been seized, a delicacy of Chinese cuisine. The seized items are retained and incinerated.
This content was originally published in animal corpses and luxury meats; See seizures at SP airport on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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