‘Fried Rat’ in Fast Food is Fake News, Ministry Says 

The Ministry of Health & Wellness has responded to a viral social media post claiming that a rat was found in food served at a local establishment. MOHW called the post misinformation and clarified that the incident did not occur in Belize.

According to the ministry, the alarming image, shared by a member of the public and then by a self-described citizen journalist, was not from any location within the country.

“After thorough review, the Ministry can confirm that the incident referenced in the post did not occur in Belize but rather in another country,” the official release stated. “There is no current evidence of any such event happening locally.”

The MOHW expressed concern over the spread of unverified information and its potential to incite public fear. “We strongly urge all individuals in the media,, whether traditional or independent, to verify the accuracy of information before publishing it.”

The Ministry reassured that Public Health Inspectors continue to conduct regular inspections of food establishments across Belize to ensure compliance with national