USDA Issues Health Alert on Illegally Imported Meat and Poultry from Myanmar

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recently released a public health alert concerning meat and poultry products illegally imported from Myanmar.

These products were discovered in various retail locations across several states, including Arizona, California, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.

FSIS officials became aware of these products during surveillance at a retailer, revealing that “meat and poultry products from Myanmar” had entered the market without USDA approval.

Myanmar currently does not hold export eligibility for meat and poultry products to the United States. Consequently, the FSIS has advised that these items should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

As the agency warns, “Retailers who have purchased the products are urged not to sell them,” and consumers “are urged not to consume them.”

Though no illnesses have been reported so far, the FSIS is urging consumers who may have these products in their pantries to “throw them away or return them.” For those with concerns about possible health risks, the FSIS advises contacting a healthcare provider.

Leo Chen, a representative for the importer, is available to address consumer inquiries and can be reached at 480-399-6811 or via email at [email protected].

The FSIS remains vigilant and continues its investigation, with the aim of preventing similar occurrences and ensuring consumer safety.

For more details on the USDA’s health alert and how to protect yourself from unauthorized imports, visit our homepage.