Jordanian authorities seize 7 tons of spoiled meat during Ramadan

Health inspectors in Amman confiscated over seven tons of meat unfit for human consumption during Ramadan, leading to the closure of two butcher shops and a wave of health violations.

According to the director of Greater Amman Municipality's (GAM) Occupational Safety and Health Directorate, the spoiled meat was found in 27 butcher shops across the city. Inspectors also issued 115 health violations and 69 warnings to fresh meat vendors throughout the month.

Read more: Amman municipality destroys 9,200 liters of juices in second week of Ramadan

Authorities intensified their crackdown on food safety violations, targeting street vendors selling Ramadan juices under direct sunlight, which accelerates spoilage. As a result, 34,698 liters of juices and beverages were destroyed, and 1,012 unlicensed juice stalls were removed.

In total, inspectors handed out 1,897 warnings to businesses and imposed 394 fines for noncompliance with health regulations. The municipality emphasized that its oversight efforts would continue beyond Ramadan to ensure food safety across the city.