MFDS to Collect and Inspect Delivery Sashimi Until the 22nd... "Exercise Hygiene Caution When Preparing Sashimi"

[Asia Economy Reporter Seo So-jeong] The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced on the 11th that it will collect and inspect delivery sashimi from the 13th to the 22nd to strengthen preemptive safety management due to the rapid increase in 'delivery sashimi' sales using online platforms amid the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) situation.

The Ministry will collect sashimi from businesses registered on seafood specialty sales apps frequently used by consumers in 17 metropolitan cities and provinces (Homeple Market, Oneulhoe, In-eo Gyoju Haejeokdan) and delivery apps (Baedal Minjok, Yogiyo, Baedaltong) to conduct tests for food poisoning bacteria such as enteritis Vibrio and Staphylococcus aureus.

It also urged sashimi sales businesses to pay attention to hygiene management precautions when preparing sashimi.

To remove Vibrio bacteria attached to fish gills and scales, fish should be washed cleanly 2 to 3 times with running tap water.

After washing with tap water, to prevent contamination of Vibrio bacteria that may remain on the fish skin by cooking utensils, knives and cutting boards should be used separately for pre-processing and sashimi preparation, and used utensils should be washed and disinfected.

Cooks must wash their hands with soap or other detergents under running water for at least 30 seconds before cooking to prevent cross-contamination by hands, use hygienic gloves, and replace them regularly.

Additives (chlorine dioxide, silicon dioxide, and silicon resin) used to remove foam from aquarium water must be those approved as food additives.

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety stated, "As the COVID-19 situation continues and online delivery sashimi purchases are expected to increase, we will continue efforts to strengthen safety management so that consumers can trust and purchase delivery sashimi."

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