Feb 26, 2013 More than two thirds of meat products tested
contained undeclared ingredients, according to a recent research
study, prompted by revelations about food production in Europe.
“Our study confirms that the mislabelling of processed meats is
commonplace in South Africa and not only violates food labelling
regulations, but also poses economic, religious, ethical and
health impacts,” said animal sciences professor Louw Hoffman.
“Unconventional species such as donkey, goat and water buffalo
were also discovered in a number of products,” said Hoffman in a
statement on the university website. Up to 68 per cent of 139
meat samples from shops and butcheries had irregular
ingredients, the DNA-based study found, with pork and chicken
most often substituted for other meat. This article was posted:
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 11:36 am