Almost 45 tons of Sakhalin crab were rejected in Primorye

In Primorsky Krai, a large batch of raw frozen crab, with a total weight of 44.5 tons, revealed major violations indicating product spoilage. The shipment came from Sakhalin.

The study was conducted by specialists from the Primorsky branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "National Center for Safety of Fish and Agricultural Products", which is an organization subordinate to the Rosselkhoznadzor.

According to PrimaMedia news agency, with reference to the press service of the department, the sample was taken on July 4 in accordance with the requirements of the technical regulations of the Customs Union. The products were tested according to z30 various indicators, from microbiological and radiation control to organoleptic assessment (taste, olfactory and visual signs).

As a result, she was found to be non-compliant. So, darkening and larvae were recorded on the shells of crabs, and the meat had a black tint in the damaged areas. Experts believe that this may be due to a violation of storage conditions or logistics, which led to the beginning of the decomposition process.

Earlier, on July 9, it was reported that in Kamchatka, police officers during Operation Putin-2025 detained a suspect in the illegal fishing of more than 100 kg of salmon species. The attacker illegally fished 102 kg of chinook salmon and 2 kg of chum salmon using a rubber boat and an 18 m long net. The damage from his actions amounted to almost 240 thousand rubles. A criminal case has been opened into the incident under the article "Illegal extraction of aquatic biological resources." A man may face up to two years in prison or a fine of up to 500 thousand rubles.