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Illegal meat transport in Weil am Rhein: 20 lambs discovered in the car!
On July 1, 2025, unrefrigerated lambs for Lörrach were discovered, illegally transported and disposed of at the border with Weil am Rhein.
Illegal meat transport in Weil am Rhein: 20 lambs discovered in the car!
A violent incident at the Swiss border is currently causing a stir: On July 1st, the police in Weil am Rhein discovered an illegal meat transport. A 41-year-old man was caught driving with 20 slaughtered and unrefrigerated lambs in the back seat of his vehicle. These lambs came from Freiburg and were destined for a shop in the Lörrach district.
The man violated food law regulations with his transport. The lambs discovered could not enter the regular trade because they were transported in a vehicle that was not suitable for this purpose. After the discovery, the case was handed over to the Weil am Rhein police station and the Lörrach district office. The slaughtered animals were then temporarily stored in a cold room at the Weil am Rhein-Autobahn customs office.
Strict regulations in food transport
The strict regulations that apply to the transport of food are essential for health and food safety. According to Transfrigoroute, the guideline “Good hygiene practice in food transport” includes various regulations that are intended to ensure complete documentation and the safe handling of food. The focus is on temperature standards and special hygiene measures. For example, DIN 10508 specifies standards for deep-frozen, frozen and chilled foods.
An important concept anchored in the field of food transport is the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system. This is an internationally recognized security system, which requires the implementation of strict safety regulations for food deliveries.
The consequences of a violation
The consequences for the 41-year-old man are serious. The illegally transported lambs had to be disposed of and destroyed under supervision by a specialized company. This shows how seriously the authorities take protecting the food chain.
But it's not just the requirements for transporters that are important; The cleaning and certification of transport vehicles also play a crucial role. The company KATMA CleanControl offers digital certification after every cleaning process. This ensures complete documentation and facilitates quality assurance and official reviews.
Such technologies are of great importance in order to further improve traceability and hygiene in frozen food logistics. The digital availability of cleaning certificates in real time helps manufacturers meet the strict requirements of food authorities.
The incident in Weil am Rhein makes it clear that all actors in the food supply chain must be aware of their responsibility. Consumer safety can only be guaranteed through careful compliance with regulations and modern documentation standards.