Food safety Authority of Ireland

Brazilian beef with illegal hormones was 'likely consumed' - FSAI

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland was before the Oireachtas committee on agriculture on Wednesday to discuss food labelling. The recent recall of Brazilian beef was also discussed.

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Brazilian beef with illegal hormones was 'likely consumed' - FSAI

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Minister unhappy on Brazilian beef recall lag but unsure who imported it

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Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon not satisfied with the three-month gap around recall of Brazilian beef containing banned hormones.

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Brazilian beef with illegal hormones enters Irish food chain

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Full disclosure on Brazilian beef with illegal hormone needed – IFA

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Brazilian beef containing illegal hormone entered Irish food chain

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Adam Woods reveals that Brazilian beef with an illegal carcinogenic hormone has entered the Irish food chain.

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