Wet market
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also called public, informal and traditional market. The term ‘wet market’ is considered a pejorative by some, so this report uses the term ‘informal market’. All these terms refer to a marketplace selling fresh meat, fish, produce and other perishable goods as distinguished from ‘dry markets’ that sell durable goods such as fabric and electronics. Not all wet markets sell live animals, but the term is sometimes used to signify a live animal market in which vendors slaughter animals upon customer purchase. Wet markets are common in many parts of the world and include a wide variety of markets, such as farmers’ markets, fish markets and wildlife markets. They often play critical roles in urban food security due to factors of pricing, freshness of food, social interaction, and local cultures. Most wet markets do not trade in wild or exotic animals, but have been linked to outbreaks of zoonotic disease. One such market was believed to have played a role in the COVID-19 pandemic, although investigations into whether the virus originated from non-market sources are ongoing as of April 2020.
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