The Seribu Islands Food Security, Maritime, and Agriculture Sub-agency (KPKP) has destroyed 19 kilogrammes of sacrificial animal offal deemed unfit for human consumption.

Seribu Islands KPKP Sub-agency Head, Nurliati stated that the disposal was conducted following rigorous monitoring conducted by officials across 10 locations. The measure was taken to ensure that public health remains safeguarded.

"The total number of sacrificial animals inspected comprised 83 cattle, 43 goats, and 48 sheep," she expressed, Thursday (5/28).

The inspections revealed a number of animal organs deemed unfit for human consumption, necessitating their disposal. These comprised six kilogrammes of liver, 10 kilogrammes of lungs, and three heads of sacrificial animals.

"Broadly speaking, the inspection outcomes for the sacrificial animals were satisfactory, despite worms were still identified in several organs," she explained.

According to her, the organs declared condemned were immediately destroyed on-site, either by burial or by dousing them with disinfectant. This measure was taken to break the chain of zoonotic transmission—diseases passed from animals to humans—such as liver fluke or pink eye infections.

"These inspections are a part of service standardisation routinely conducted every year. We want to ensure that the sacrificial meat distributed to the public is thoroughly safe and fit for consumption," she added.

She added that the monitoring exercise involved 57 joint personnel from Seribu Islands KPKP Sub-agency, Jakarta KPKP Agency, and Indonesian Veterinary Medical Association (PDHI). Each island was assigned between six and eight officers.

"Sacrificial animal slaughtering is still taking place in several areas today. Whilst the numbers are small, they remain under our supervision," she remarked.

Meanwhile, Panggang Island Urban Village Head, Jamaludin, added that the sacrificial slaughtering process on Panggang and Pramuka islands had proceeded smoothly, owing to the active participation of the community.

"Yesterday, inspections were carried out on 10 cattle and 19 goats. There is also a plan for an additional cow from a donor today," he explained.

He assured that all sacrificial meat and offal that had been inspected and distributed were in good condition and fit for consumption by the residents.

Jamaludin expressed his appreciation to all parties who participated in the implementation of the sacrificial rites across the Seribu Islands region.

"Residents have been most delighted and enthusiastic to receive the sacrificial meat this year. Hopefully, the spirit of Eid al-Adha can be sustained and continue to strengthen the sense of community among our people," he concluded.