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Massive meat confiscation: 150 kilos of defective goods discovered in Vienna!
In Vienna, 150 kilos of unrefrigerated meat were confiscated; The focus is on hygiene issues and illegal trade.
Massive meat confiscation: 150 kilos of defective goods discovered in Vienna!
In Vienna, authorities recently confiscated 150 kilograms of unrefrigerated meat from a cellar and the trunk of a vehicle. The meat was cut in poor condition in the forecourt and the temperature was over 28 degrees Celsius, which significantly exceeds the hygienic limits. Walter Hillerer, head of the Vienna City Operations Team, described the storage as illegal and negligent. The meat came from an FMD restricted area in Sopron, Hungary, raising additional concerns.
The authorities have filed a complaint against a man responsible. He is accused of unauthorized business practice, massive hygiene issues, illegal energy withdrawal and abuse of social benefits. All confiscated meat was properly disposed of to avoid any potential health hazard. The incident highlights the importance of food safety and hygiene when handling meat products.
Background on foot and mouth disease
Foot and mouth disease (FMD), caused by a virus, can be highly contagious to cloven-hoofed animals, including cattle, pigs, sheep and goats. Symptoms in sick animals appear in the form of blisters on the lips, teeth, claws and teats, accompanied by high fever and pain. According to the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), FMD is not fatal for most animals, but there is no treatment option. Human infections are rare and usually mild.
Current developments show that the first case of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany since 1988 was detected in Brandenburg on January 10, 2025. This led to immediate measures such as the establishment of exclusion zones and a ban on animal transport. The situation was further exacerbated by the FMD outbreak in Hungary in March 2025. Despite these worrying circumstances, the “FMD-free without vaccination” status for Germany was recently restored by the WOAH.
Biosecurity measures
In order to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease, the Raiffeisen warehouse emphasizes the importance of hygiene measures. Affected companies are required to provide protective clothing and disinfectants. Other guidelines recommend avoiding stable visits to cloven-hoofed animals, converting physical meetings to online meetings and ensuring that vehicles and tools are disinfected after each use.
In order to actively meet the challenges of foot-and-mouth disease, active review of biosecurity concepts is essential. The consumption of pasteurized meat and milk remains safe for consumers, which is confirmed by various institutions such as the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment. However, it is important that everyone involved takes the utmost care, especially when handling animals and meat.
Comprehensive measures and close cooperation between authorities, farmers and the food industry are intended to minimize the spread of such risks.
For more information on the challenges surrounding foot and mouth disease and applicable safety guidelines, you can visit the following links: Small newspaper, BMEL and Raiffeisen.