ABU DHABI // All livestock slaughtered in Abu Dhabi is fit for human consumption, food inspection officials have insisted.
The Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority refuted social media rumours that animals imported into the country for slaughter from Syria had been injected with carcinogens.
Mohammed Jalal Al Raissi, director of communication and community service at the authority, said it was not economically viable to transport livestock from Syria to Abu Dhabi.
He said that all animals imported from abroad and from other emirates are checked at abattoirs by veterinarians for infestation and disease before they are slaughtered.
They are then killed according to international standards.
After being sealed for distribution, repeat inspections are carried out by the Authority to ensure consumers receive high quality produce, Mr Al Raissi said.
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