The British government said Monday it was launching a wide-ranging review into the horsemeat scandal in a bid to restore consumer confidence. Food Minister David Heath said the review would look for any weaknesses in the food chain that could be exploited by unscrupulous traders. The move comes after revelations…
The European Union has agreed the immediate launch of tests for horse DNA in meat products, seeking to reassure nervous consumers that their food is safe and to end the horsemeat scandal spreading across Europe. The test programme will also look for the presence of phenylbutazone, an anti-inflammatory treatment for…
WASHINGTON — A major US beef producer sued ABC News Thursday, claiming the network launched a “disinformation campaign” by calling its ground beef products “pink slime.” The company, Beef Products, Inc., filed suit for defamation against ABC and its team of journalists including Diane Sawyer, anchor for the flagship ABC…