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SFA Looking Into Alleged Illegal Sale of Dog Meat in Singapore
The agency said dog meat imports are not approved and warned that illegal food products from unknown sources can pose food safety risks.
- On Friday, the Singapore Food Agency is investigating social media allegations that dog meat was being sold illegally in Singapore, emphasizing all food imports must meet strict safety requirements.
- Social media posts circulating in Vietnamese Facebook groups purportedly advertised 'vitamin gâu gâu,' a slang term for dog meat, with photos of raw and cooked meat whose origin remains unverified.
- Denying involvement, Pham, a housewife residing in Singapore for about five years, stated her phone number was misused; AsiaOne confirmed it has not independently verified the allegations.
- Reassuring her customers, Chan wrote, 'I would like to personally reassure our customers, friends and business partners that this allegation is completely untrue,' clarifying her company provides logistics services only.
- SFA warned that selling illegally imported meat is an offense punishable by fines up to $50,000 and two years' imprisonment, emphasizing that food safety is a 'joint responsibility' for all.
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The Star Kuala LumpurSFA investigating online claims of dog meat being sold to consumers in Singapore
The Singapore Food Agency is investigating claims of dog meat being sold illegally, warning of food safety risks and enforcing strict import regulations. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Claims of dog meat sales in Singapore surface online; authorities urged to investigate
A Facebook (FB) post alleging that dog meat is being sold in Singapore has surfaced online, prompting calls for the authorities to investigate.The FB post, which appears to have been shared in a Facebook group of Vietnamese people living in Singapore, claimed that several Vietnamese individuals were involved in the sale of dog meat.The post was shared on Wednesday (Sept 23).According to the post, the original author allegedly obtained a contact …
·Singapore
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