FSAI issue further update

The FSAI has issued a further update with regard to the Irish pork and bacon recall. It reads:

"Following from the FSAI’s recommendation to recall all Irish pork products produced from pigs slaughtered in Ireland from 1^st September 2008, further investigations and continuous monitoring with the Food Standards Agency – Northern Ireland (FSA NI) has necessitated further action for Irish manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and caterers.

The Food Standards Agency, Northern Ireland (FSA NI) are continuing investigations with regards to 12 meat processors in Northern Ireland (see list below) to establish whether the contaminated pork meat from the Republic of Ireland has been processed in these establishments. Until such time as this has been determined, FSA NI has advised that all pork and pork products from these establishments should be placed on hold and the origin confirmed.

Products from these establishments may be on the market in the Republic of Ireland. As a precaution the FSAI is recommending that these products be removed from sale pending verification of the country of origin of the meat.

As information becomes available this alert will be updated".

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