CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town’s Environmental Health Department has clarified that no dog food was found at an unregistered sausage manufacturing operation in Mfuleni.
Municipal law enforcement and police raided the premises this week.
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It was alleged that bone meal, usually found in pet food, was used to make the sausage.
"We are also aware of the allegation that dog food was being used to produce the sausage.
Contrary to footage circulating on social media, our EHPs found no evidence of dog food on scene.
We ask that the public please allow the investigation to run its course and to refrain from sharing misinformation," said Community Services and Health MMC Patricia van der Ross.
Meanwhile, the owners of Gubta Meats have been charged with the contravention of the Food Stuff and Cosmetics Act.
It relates to the illegal production and operation of a butchery producing meat products without the legal certificate to do so.
They are also charged with employing illegal foreigners in contravention of the Immigration Act.