Tests of processed pork sold in Gansu find African swine fever

The agriculture authorities in Gansu province have confirmed that tests on pork products sold in the region returned positive results for African swine fever. Further tests are underway.

The official response was prompted by a leaked report, circulated online last week, that said 83 out of 149 samples of processed pork products for sale in Gansu had tested positive for nucleic acid associated with African swine fever.

The samples were collected in five cities in the province, mainly from grocery stores, farmers' markets and wholesale suppliers. A variety of meat products were involved, including sausages, frozen dumplings, meatballs and bacon, the report said.