Wednesday 27 February 2013

Horsemeat is just the tip of the hoof!!!!!

Just seen an interesting article which I have posted below. Where does this start and where does it go or will it end.

 

Is that Really Red Snapper You're Eating? Don't be so sure!


From 2010 to 2012, Oceana conducted one of the largest seafood fraud investigations in the world to date, collecting more than 1,200 seafood samples from 674 retail outlets in 21 states to determine if they were honestly labeled.
DNA testing found that one-third (33 percent) of the 1,215 samples analyzed nationwide were mislabeled, according to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines.

Of the most commonly collected fish types, samples sold as snapper and tuna had the highest mislabeling rates (87 and 59 percent, respectively), with the majority of the samples identified by DNA analysis as something other than what was found on the label. In fact, only seven of the 120 samples of red snapper purchased nationwide were actually red snapper. The other 113 samples were another fish.

Our findings demonstrate that a comprehensive and transparent traceability system — one that tracks fish from boat to plate — must be established at the national level. At the same time, increased inspection and testing of our seafood, specifically for mislabeling, and stronger federal and state enforcement of existing laws combatting fraud are needed to reverse these disturbing trends.

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Published February 26, 2013 07:21 AM

Is that Really Tilapia You're Eating? Don't be so sure!

From 2010 to 2012, Oceana conducted one of the largest seafood fraud investigations in the world to date, collecting more than 1,200 seafood samples from 674 retail outlets in 21 states to determine if they were honestly labeled.

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DNA testing found that one-third (33 percent) of the 1,215 samples analyzed nationwide were mislabeled, according to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines.
Of the most commonly collected fish types, samples sold as snapper and tuna had the highest mislabeling rates (87 and 59 percent, respectively), with the majority of the samples identified by DNA analysis as something other than what was found on the label. In fact, only seven of the 120 samples of red snapper purchased nationwide were actually red snapper. The other 113 samples were another fish.
Our findings demonstrate that a comprehensive and transparent traceability system — one that tracks fish from boat to plate — must be established at the national level. At the same time, increased inspection and testing of our seafood, specifically for mislabeling, and stronger federal and state enforcement of existing laws combatting fraud are needed to reverse these disturbing trends.
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From: Editor, Oceana, More from this Affiliate
Published February 26, 2013 07:21 AM

Is that Really Tilapia You're Eating? Don't be so sure!

From 2010 to 2012, Oceana conducted one of the largest seafood fraud investigations in the world to date, collecting more than 1,200 seafood samples from 674 retail outlets in 21 states to determine if they were honestly labeled.

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DNA testing found that one-third (33 percent) of the 1,215 samples analyzed nationwide were mislabeled, according to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines.
Of the most commonly collected fish types, samples sold as snapper and tuna had the highest mislabeling rates (87 and 59 percent, respectively), with the majority of the samples identified by DNA analysis as something other than what was found on the label. In fact, only seven of the 120 samples of red snapper purchased nationwide were actually red snapper. The other 113 samples were another fish.
Our findings demonstrate that a comprehensive and transparent traceability system — one that tracks fish from boat to plate — must be established at the national level. At the same time, increased inspection and testing of our seafood, specifically for mislabeling, and stronger federal and state enforcement of existing laws combatting fraud are needed to reverse these disturbing trends.
- See more at: http://www.enn.com/top_stories/article/45648#sthash.U9QvEKUP.dpuf
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Sunday 10 February 2013

coincidence is a powerful thing

With the hubbub in full swing about meat from non beef sources shall we say getting into all sorts of beef products, a couple of coincidences have collided with that story that make you wonder about things that go around come around.

Friday 8th Feb 1983 was the 30th anniversary of the theft of the racehorse Shergar from his stable in Ireland, he was never seen again.

Then on the same day I sit at home reading a book about Norfolk Memories written in the 1930's and out jumps a lovely little story which has at its heart, you've guessed it, horsemeat.
 


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Tuesday 5 February 2013

what a day for a walk

It was sunny and bright but oh so cold thankfully thermals held the cold at bay. Did a walk this morning thats very familiar to me now. Thing is and what I didnt mention earlier was the bitter cold wind that was also blowing bringing in a the slushy snow showers we got Cambridge way in the afternoon. Did make for some lovely skies though.
The wind kept the birds down and quiet which was a shame but did see a nice group of seven Stock Dove feeding on some arable together with the same number of Lapwing. Have to wonder as well if the birds are still sorting and moving themselves out and about after the last bout of cold weather.



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