Frozen blackberry shipment from Ukraine detained at Polish border: Fermentation of berries detected

A shipment of frozen blackberries from Ukraine, weighing 1,278.5 kg, was detained at the Polish border. During the inspection of the shipment, employees of the Agricultural and Food Trade Inspectorate detected an abnormal smell of fermentation, which led to the detention of the goods.

The incident occurred at one of the checkpoints on the Polish border, where a shipment of frozen blackberries from Ukraine passed a standard inspection. However, during the inspection of the products, the Inspectorate employees noticed an unpleasant odor that indicated possible fermentation of the berries. This raised suspicions about their condition, since frozen berries should be stored without changes in their appearance and smell.

The inspection results confirmed that the contents of the shipment did not meet the quality standards for import to Poland. The smell of fermentation indicated that the berries may have been spoiled or improperly stored during transportation. In this regard, the entire shipment of frozen blackberries was detained, and the further fate of the products must be determined by the relevant Polish service.

It is important to note that such cases at the border are not isolated. According to European Union regulations, any agricultural products imported into EU countries must meet high standards of quality and safety for consumers. In the event of violations or non-compliance of the product with standards, customs and control authorities have the right to detain the cargo until all circumstances are clarified.

This case also highlights the importance of proper storage and transportation of agricultural products, especially frozen goods. Any violations in the logistics process can lead to serious problems at customs, as well as negatively affect the reputation of suppliers and importers.

Currently, the issue of further investigation of this incident and the clarification of the causes of product spoilage is under the control of the Polish authorities. This case became a clear example of how important it is to comply with all requirements and standards when exporting agricultural products to foreign markets.