Updated results of FSA UK-wide survey of beef products

Further test results from the first two phases of the FSA’s UK-wide sampling programme of beef products have now been confirmed. The results show 352 out of 362* samples were negative for the presence of both horse and pig DNA. Of the remaining 10 samples, three were confirmed as containing pig DNA at or above the 1% threshold, as identified in our statement on 8 March. The three products were ASDA Spaghetti and Meatballs; ASDA Beef Cannelloni; and Apetito Beef Lasagne. A further two, a Whitbread burger and IKEA meatballs, have now been confirmed as containing horse DNA at or above the 1% threshold. Both of these products have been previously reported by the food industry’s own results and are already included in the table on the FSA’s website.

 The results of the last five samples are being challenged and awaiting the outcome of further independent tests. If the products are found to be positive for contamination above the 1% threshold, the results will be reported on the FSA website. Confirmed test results from the first two phases of the FSA’s UK-wide sampling programme of beef products.

Source: FSA