The Civil Guard seized 970 kilos of ham in poor condition and prepared for sale, stored in a warehouse unknown to health authorities in a town in the Sevillian region of Los Alcores.
In a statement made by the Civil Guard, it was stated that this intervention began in mid-December due to surveillance carried out during Christmas time. ensure product safety foodstuffs intended for human consumption.
Agents from the Nature Conservancy Service (Seprona) located a warehouse for storage purposes connected to a company engaged in the sale of hams. then sliced and vacuum packed for marketing.
It was determined that this warehouse was not registered with the health authorities and did not meet the minimum hygienic-sanitary conditions that would guarantee food safety to end consumers.
The inspection lasted three consecutive days due to the large number of items the agents found. They also discovered a clipper containing food residue, which did not meet hygienic guarantees..
They were seized in total 970.8 kilograms of ham Those declared unsafe for consumption.
The company faces multiple disciplinary investigations on health and consumption issues that require strong economic sanctions, while the Civil Guard continues the investigation. Future actions are not ruled out.
This intervention was carried out in cooperation with public health representatives from the Seville North-Aljarafe Region of the Ministry of Health of the Government of Andalusia.