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10/12/2015

Stolen Meat

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Food security expert demands greater policing to keep stolen livestock from the food chain

Food security expert Professor Chris Elliott calls for greater policing to keep stolen livestock from the food chain. Presented by Charlotte Smith.

A leading food security expert calls for more coordinated policing to keep stolen livestock from the food chain. Professor Chris Elliott - who carried out the inquiry into the horsemeat scandal and is currently director of the Institute for Global Food Safety - said there is no knowing how rustled animals have been slaughtered and therefore whether it's safe to eat. Meat is often sold directly to catering outlets.
We also hear about a government fund to help around 600 farmers affected by this week's flooding.
Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Sally Challoner.

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