Meat products misleadingly labelled A THIRD of meat products sold in supermarkets and shops were misleadingly labelled, a new survey has revealed. The food, which included mince, sausages and samosas, often illegally contained meats other than those the buyer would be expecting them to contain. This could have serious consequences for people trying to avoid some meats for dietary or religious reasons. Now Staffordshire County Council Trading Standards has issued guidance to businesses telling them how to stay within the law or face a fine of up to £20,000. Trading Standards Offices from throughout the West Midlands purchased over 100 samples of meat products. The samples were analysed by Public Analyst laboratories including Staffordshire Scientific Services, who checked that the species of meat named on the label was the only type of meat present. The analysis showed that 38 of the 109 samples were adulterated. To view the full article please click here: http://www.thisischeshire.co.uk/display.var.2195539.0.meat_products_misleadingly_labelled.php
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