In the UK and Europe recently we have been hearing of horse meat being in beef products, without correct labelling.
As we know, horse meat is fit for human consumption providing it has gone through the correct processing and checks. The issue could be said to be labelling, if we knew horse meat was in a product then we as consumers could make an informed decision.
Some instances are now coming to light where not only is there unlabelled horse meat in products, but it is not fit for human consumption as it contains drugs used for treating horses which are not accepted in the human food chain.
So what do our politicians suggest we do about it? The most pointless I have heard of so far is the plan to press for country of origin labelling.
At least we will know the nationality of the horse we may be eating!
The concept of tighter controls over the food chain and better tracking of ingredients from farm to plate seems to be secondary.
Modern technology should make this easier, and better inspection / regulation should be implemented to prevent this scenario being repeated.
Dobbin burger anyone?
Without national discrimination, I would rather eat a horse than ride one, whatever drugs it was on.
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