Hygiene concerns reported at meat counters in Sarajevo

Reports have emerged regarding significant hygiene lapses at meat counters in the Sarajevo Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina. In many establishments, butchers act as cashiers, handling money and then immediately preparing, cutting, or weighing meat without changing gloves or washing their hands.

This practice poses a high risk of bacterial contamination, including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria. Such actions may violate Bosnia and Herzegovina food laws and hygiene regulations, which mandate that individuals handling unpackaged fresh meat must thoroughly disinfect their hands or change gloves after handling currency.