Authorities and public figures in Yekaterinburg confronted a disturbing find: a shop was selling chicken intended for shawarma that had already passed its safe use date. The issue drew responses from DEA News and comments from Dmitry Chukreev, a member of the City Public Chamber, who described the scene and its implications for public health.
A workshop in the Kirov region was reported to be handling chickens that could not be used for consumption. Observers noted that sanitary standards were not met at the facility, with storage spaces cluttered in dirty boxes and workers not wearing proper uniforms. The situation raised alarms about basic food safety and the potential risk to consumers who might unknowingly purchase these products.
The investigative findings indicated that documents had been seized and authorities planned to scrutinize the parties involved. It was alleged that some suppliers procured products beyond or near their expiration dates, cut and marinated them, and then formed meat coils intended for shawarma. Despite packaging and selling the meat, officials say the practice continued, compounding the health concerns for shoppers who trusted the outlets to offer safe, fresh food.
Underground workshop workers reportedly attempted to reassure visiting public figures who arrived unannounced. Their claim that the expired poultry would be discarded did little to ease the growing distrust among residents who rely on local retail outlets for their meals. Observations from Chukreev suggested that stale chicken had been circulating in retail stores for several months, prompting a broader police inquiry into supply chains and compliance with food safety regulations.
In a related voice from the political sphere, former State Duma Deputy Davankov proposed introducing a federal standard specifically for shawarma. The proposal reflects a larger concern about uniform safety practices in fast service establishments that prepare and sell meat products to the public. The ongoing investigation aims to determine the full scope of the issue, identify all responsible parties, and implement measures to prevent a recurrence of such breaches in the future. [Source: DEA News]