11/04/2013
Farming news. Caz Graham hears that 50,000 tonnes of meat is being recalled across Europe, as the horsemeat scandal continues. Some of it may have been sold into the UK.
50,000 tonnes of meat sold as beef is being recalled by the Dutch authorities, as tests continue in the horsemeat scandal. Sixteen EU countries are affected, including the UK. Caz Graham asks a spokesman from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority whether this is an embarrassment for them.
As the historic Herefordshire Farmers' Club comes up for auction, Caz hears about the importance of farmers' clubs in rural communities.
And Professor Hugh Pennington explains how cases of campylobacter food poisoning are still increasing.
Presented by Caz Graham. Produced by Emma Weatherill.
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