Monday, 8 December 2008
Around 100,000 pigs will have to be culled as a result of the major food safety scare that has led to Irish pork and bacon products being removed from sale worldwide.
The recall was put into effect on Saturday night after tests confirmed that pigs on a large number of farms had been eating feed contaminated with dioxin.
The feed was supplied by Millstream Recycling in Clohamon, Bunclody, Co Wexford, which says it is examining how its health and safety procedures could have been breached.
An estimated €125m worth of food products will have to be destroyed in up to 25 different countries.
Beef is also being tested to determine if it is free from contamination, with the results expected in the next 24 hours.
hat-tip Dutchy
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