Aurora suspends chicken exports to China sourced from its Xaxim (SC) unit

Information published on the website of the Chinese customs authority regarding Aurora Alimentos points out that the Brazilian slaughterhouse has voluntarily suspended exports of poultry to China from its Xaxim (SC) unit as of August 20th.  In a note, the third-largest pork and poultry producer in Brazil said it received information from the Chinese city of Shenzhen about the detection of traces of the new coronavirus in meat product packaging.  However, the company pointed out that, “according to a statement by WHO (World Health Organization) and FAO (United Nations), there is no scientific evidence of virus transmission via product and / or packaging”.

The identification of Covid-19 on chicken wings sent by Aurora was registered on the Chinese city website just over ten days ago.  “Despite the absolute confidence and the certainty that its production process is free from the presence of the virus, in order to make the Chinese Authorities comfortable, Aurora Alimentos chose to temporarily suspend shipments to China from its Xaxim poultry processing plant. (SC), until the episode reported in Shenzhen is resolved”, said the cooperative.

The same unit was also blocked by Hong Kong earlier this month, as a preventive measure against the coronavirus.  China has already stopped meat imports from factories belonging to Marfrig, JBS and BRF in Brazil due to concerns related to the coronavirus.

Source: Reuters

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