Kinmen suspends pork exports after African swine fever detected in washed-ashore carcass

Kinmen County in Taiwan has temporarily halted the export of pork and processed pork products to the mainland following the detection of African swine fever in a pig carcass that washed ashore. The suspension will last for one week, impacting the region's agricultural trade.

However, the Kinmen County government has clarified that certain products are exempt from this ban. These include processed animal products from hoofed mammals that successfully passed risk assessments conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture since January 9. Consumers can continue to purchase these approved items with confidence.

The approved products fall into nine categories, featuring a list of 16 vendors for items like dried pork (or beef) and jerky. Other categories include products with meat floss-filled pastries, meat-filled baked buns, prepared meals and congee containing meat, beef products like nougat and mooncakes, frozen cooked beef and lamb, and rice cakes containing pork or beef. The list specifies numerous businesses, including well-known names like Liang Jin Industrial Co., Ltd., Sheng Zu Co., Ltd., and Kao Keng Co., Ltd.

The county government's assurance aims to mitigate consumer concerns and support businesses that have met the stringent safety standards set by the agricultural authorities. The swift action and clear communication are intended to prevent the spread of African swine fever while maintaining consumer trust in approved food products from Kinmen.

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Products such as dried pork (or beef) and jerky, etc., have passed the risk assessment by the Ministry of Agriculture, and consumers can purchase them with peace of mind.