In a new episode highlighting the fragility of the supply system in Cuba, authorities in Cienfuegos have announced that milk intended for children aged 1 to 7 will be distributed without any industrial processing.
A malfunction in the water supply line that feeds the Dairy Complex has forced the distribution of unprocessed milk, according to the official Facebook account "Las Cosas de Fernanda."
Milk, not having undergone basic pasteurization processes, needs to be boiled immediately to prevent the proliferation of parasites and other health risks.
"It does not undergo any industrial process, so it needs to be boiled promptly. This is to prevent the transmission of parasites and to avoid spoilage due to the hours of milking, collection, and transport," stated the profile aligned with the regime.
Families must take on this responsibility while also confronting the daily challenges of fuel and electricity shortages, which are essential to ensure the food security of children.
This situation once again highlights the structural deficiencies of the regime in ensuring basic products safely and sustainably.
While the authorities insist on temporary solutions, citizens confront the risks and consequences of a system that fails to effectively address the essential needs of the population.
Recently, the Cuban Minister of Food Industry (MINAL), Alberto López Díaz, acknowledged that the government is unable to supply the planned amounts of milk to meet the requirements of the regulated family basket, as production targets in the country are not being met.
Without specifying which factors contribute to the non-compliance, the minister referred to the energy crisis as one of the main issues affecting the collection of milk from farmers, explaining that power outages disrupt the production chain and, at times, lead to food spoilage.
"López Díaz explained that milk often turns sour because there is no electricity in the thermos, because it didn't arrive on time when it was dispatched, or because the physical fuel was delayed. Additionally, when the raw material reaches the industry, there may also be power outages, which consequently affects the production cycle and, therefore, the quality of the product."
Meanwhile, citizens are grappling with the exorbitant prices in the informal market, which far exceed their already insufficient salaries.
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