Chinese eggs on sale amid bird flu threat

Submitted by Eleven on Thu, 02/23/2017 - 16:14
Writer:
Htun Lin Aung

Illegally imported eggs from China are available amid the prevalence of bird flu in mainland China, reports say.
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Most of the products end up in Kachin State. The vendors in Myitkyina offered 11 eggs for Ks1,000 (US$0.73) until February 20. Trucks loaded with eggs were entering Lweje and Kanpiteti until February 22, according to residents.

Wai Lin, the Kachin State minister for finance, tax and planning, said: ?We?ve sent samples to the FDA [Food and Drug Administration] and the results haven't been announced. The eggs and meat are coming through illegal routes.?
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Dr Yane Nyaw, deputy director of the livestock and veterinary department, said: ?The import of animal products should be banned at this time....


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