horsemeat scandal
Authenticity spotlight on fish, oils and rice
Demand for authenticity tests have soared in the wake of the horsemeat scandal, with the spotlight now on fish, speciality oils and basmati rice, according to laboratory RSSL. “Any food ingredient that has a price premium, and similar-looking ingredients that are cheaper, is potentially vulnerable to adulteration,” says Jane Staniforth, of RSSL. “When fish has […]
EU agencies to advise on bute risk
The European Commission has asked EFSA and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to carry out a joint assessment of the risks to human health from residues of the anti-inflammatory drug phenylbutazone in horsemeat. The request comes in the wake of the horsemeat scandal and the discovery of phenylbutazone – also known as ‘bute’ – in […]
Waitrose sets up own frozen meat facility
UK supermarket chain Waitrose has announced that it is to build its own facility to produce a range of frozen meat products. The new unit is planned to be operational within the next three months and will be based at Dovecote Park’s facility in Yorkshire. Dovecote Park has been exclusively supplying Waitrose with fresh beef […]