Greek authorities have seized approximately 3.5 tons of unsafe meats and seafood from a facility in Piraeus following inspections prompted by an anonymous tip. The operation involved veterinarians, police, and judicial officials, after the company owner initially refused access to storage areas.
Dangerous storage and expired products
The inspection revealed expired products, items lacking proper labeling, and evidence of repeated thawing and refreezing. Storage conditions were deemed hazardous, and the facility operated without required approvals.
Investigators also found that the company frequently changed its tax ID, business address, activity classification, and responsible personnel, practices that hindered regulatory oversight.
Tracing public supply contracts
Given that the company had contracts with public institutions, including hospitals, authorities immediately traced past deliveries to ensure unsafe products had not been distributed. Preliminary checks confirmed that no deliveries had been received in 2026, and previous collaborations had been terminated due to the company’s noncompliance.
Zero tolerance for public health risks
In a statement, Nikos Hardalias, Regional Governor of Attica, emphasized the swift response: “We acted immediately, with police support and judicial presence, seizing 3.5 tons of meat and seafood and fully tracing contracts with hospitals and public institutions. Anyone endangering public health will face consequences. There is zero tolerance for practices that put citizens at risk.”
