Horsemeat scandal: Dutch uncover large-scale meat fraud

Two dutch trading companies sold around 50,000 tonnes of beef meet, since January 2011, that may have contained horsemeat. Dutch authorities says that the meat is being recalled where possible.

The latest find was made as part of EU-wide tests to trace horse DNA in processed beef foods and to detect a veterinary drug used on horses.
The results of the rest of the tests conducted across the EU will be made public after one week - giving consumers a better idea of how widespread the scandal has been.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Horsemeat fraud in the food chain http://www.europeansources.info/record/horsemeat-fraud-in-the-food-chain/

France 24, 11.04.13: Some 50,000 tonnes of Dutch 'beef' may contain horsemeat http://www.france24.com/en/20130410-tonnes-50000-dutch-beef-may-contain-horsemeat-selten

BBC News, 16.04.13: EU horsemeat and 'bute' random test results expected http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22162872

France 24, 16.04.13: France has most cases of horsemeat in 'beef' products, tests show http://www.france24.com/en/20130416-france-tops-eu-dna-tests-horsemeat-beef

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