On February 3, 2025, an incident involving rabies detection in quail meat was reported by Россельхознадзор, the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance in the Russian Federation. The affected quail meat originated from multiple regions, including Belgorod, Smolensk, Nyurbinsky district, Vladimir, Donetsk Peoples Republic, Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Voronezh, Omsk, and the Republic of Kalmykia.
This incident falls under the category of "Other incident" and is classified as a hazard related to bio-contaminants. The detection of rabies in quail meat raises significant concerns regarding food safety and public health, emphasizing the need for stringent monitoring and regulation of meat products.
As rabies is a viral disease that primarily affects mammals, its presence in quail meat calls for careful consideration and response from relevant authorities. The regions involved are now under scrutiny to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to prevent further dissemination of the virus.
Consumers and industry stakeholders are advised to stay informed about developments regarding this incident and any associated safety guidelines issued by the authorities.