People warned against eating mongoose in Jamaica

The Ministry of Health in Jamaica is warning that the consumption of mongoose meat

by persons could carry potential health risks. Head of Veterinary Public Health Dr.

Linnette Peters in an interview with CVM TV, stated that the ministry has received

reports that mongoose meat was served in St. Thomas at an annual festival held in the

parish. Mongoose meat is being consumed

mostly by men due to the belief that doing

so will boost their sexual prowess. The

Health Ministry Official informed that if

the meat is served or it is offered to eat,

persons consume the meat at their own

risk as the Health Ministry will not take responsibility for persons as there are currently

no provisions or regulations regarding the eating of mongoose.

Mongooses live in southern Asia, Africa, and southern Europe, as well in Puerto Rico and

some Caribbean and Hawaiian islands, where they are an introduced species.

There are 33 species, ranging from 1 to 4 feet (0.30 to 1.2 m) in length. Mongooses

range in weight from the common dwarf mongoose, at 10 oz (280 g), to the cat-sized

white-tailed mongoose, at 9 lb (4.1 kg).

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