Exclusive: Are There Really Donkey Meat in Reem Shawarma? Head of Food and Drug Control Unit Clarifies

Abu Bakr Marwan, head of the Food and Drug Control Unit at Souq Al-Jumaa, denied during a statement to our source what has been circulated on social media about the reason for closing branches of Reem Shawarma, alleging the use of donkey meat.

According to Marwan, the closure was due to non-compliance with standard specifications, mixing different types of red and white meats and sauces in the refrigerator, which accelerates bacterial growth. Frozen meats showed discoloration, a sign of corruption. The method of meat thawing did not meet health standards, leading to its closure with red wax seals and referring the workers to the Public Order Prosecutor’s Office.