In the province of Entre Ríos, the National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service (SENASA) detected a shipment of 400 kilograms of river fish being transported in violation of current sanitary regulations, posing a risk to the health of consumers.
During a routine inspection at the "Puesto Cerrito," located on National Route N° 14, in the Federación department, agents from SENASA's Entre Ríos Regional Center inspected a pick-up truck transporting a cargo of fishery products (46 pieces of dorado, 28 pieces of sábalo, 50 kilograms of catfish, and specimens of boga, yellow catfish, moncholo, and patí) originating from the Entre Ríos town of Concordia, destined for the city of Paso de los Libres, Corrientes. The cargo was not maintaining the necessary cold chain to ensure its proper preservation and prevent health risks to people.
Furthermore, the cargo lacked the mandatory Transit Permit for the movement of fishery products, and the vehicle did not have the corresponding SENASA authorization and did not meet the necessary conditions for the transport of food substances.
Given these infractions, which constitute a presumed transgression of Decree N° 4238/68 and Chapter XXVI of the Argentine Food Code, the merchandise was fully seized, and the Rural Crime Prevention Brigade of the Entre Ríos Police was notified.
SENASA reminds producers, transporters, and marketers of the importance of complying with current sanitary regulations to ensure food safety, protect public health, and guarantee product traceability throughout the entire marketing chain.
With these types of actions, the agency reaffirms its commitment to the inspection and sanitary control of food of animal origin circulating in the national territory.
