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The interior of a restaurant in Beirut. (Photo: AFP) Add as preferred on Google BEIRUT — The Health Ministry issued a warning Friday about "suspected cases" of trichinosis in Lebanon and urged the public to avoid consuming raw or undercooked meat. It also cautioned restaurateurs, butchers, and meat suppliers against any fraud or manipulation regarding the nature of the products, warning that violations would be subject to prosecution."Following the report of suspected cases of trichinosis, epidemiological investigations and laboratory analyses are underway to identify the sources of contamination and to take the necessary measures," the ministry said in a statement. It also called to "avoid consuming raw or undercooked meat, to buy meat from reliable and controlled sources, and to not consider freezing, salting, or smoking as methods that guarantee the elimination of the... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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