Wal Mart recalls donkey meat after positive test for other animal DNA The incident occurred in eastern Shandong province. Shane O'Halloran January 3, 2014 The incident occurred in eastern Shandong province.Read More
Raids of illegal French horse meat trading ring nets 21 arrests Investigators say veterinarians, butchers and meat industry workers were among those arrested. Shane O'Halloran December 16, 2013 Investigators say veterinarians, butchers and meat industry workers were among those arrested.Read More
Scotland to bolster food safety laws after horse meat scandal A bill will create a new food body with the ability to seize food that is not compliant with safety regulations. Shane O'Halloran November 19, 2013 A bill will create a new food body with the ability to seize food that is not compliant with safety regulations.Read More
TECH FLASH Fears over food safety on the rise in China A new study shows food safety is the fastest growing concern in the nation. Shane O'Halloran October 15, 2013 Food safety scandals have plagued China in recent years.Read More
UK's National Audit Office warns budget cuts make another horsemeat scandal more likely The cuts mean fewer testing while reports of food fraud are up by two-thirds. Shane O'Halloran October 10, 2013 The cuts mean fewer testing while reports of food fraud are up by two-thirds.Read More
Preventing economically motivated adulteration Unfortunately, people and pets sometimes get hurt by consuming contaminated food and beverage products passed off as the real things. Wayne Labs September 11, 2013 Producers should set up an action plan, and be sure to verify all ingredients and food products before use. Read More
TECH FLASH UK committee says horse meat contamination likely fraud; food testing facility decline a concern A new report blames elements of the food industry seeking to make a profit despite traceability requirements for last year’s scandal. Shane O'Halloran July 30, 2013 The UK’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee also calls for increased authenticity testing for meat.Read More
Animal rights groups sue USDA over horse slaughter permits The Roswell, NM facility would be the first to be process horse meat since 2007. Shane O'Halloran July 3, 2013 The Roswell, NM facility would be the first to be process horse meat since 2007.Read More
Manufacturing News Food Fraud: You purchased what? Is your burger really 100 percent beef? Is your virgin olive oil really virgin? Only your analytical instrumentation knows for sure. June 7, 2013 As a result of the recent UK horsemeat scandal, consumers and processors are very much aware they may not be getting what they paid for.Read More
Dutch meat wholesaler accused of horse meat fraud Authorities say his company sold around 300 tons of horse meat as beef. Shane O'Halloran May 23, 2013 Authorities say his company sold around 300 tons of horse meat as beef.Read More