The paper revealed the results of a new study that showed the extent to which meat products were contaminated by other species not listed on product labels.
The study suggests that major South African retailers are guilty of
lying about the meats contained in, among others, beef patties, viennas
and other meat products.
In a study conducted by Stellenbosch University, nearly 60% of 139
products tested included the DNA of animal species not listed on the
food labels.
Product testing at the university took place between April and August
last year, in the wake of new, tougher meat labelling laws.
Stellenbosch University scientist, Professor Louw Hoffman, told the City Press,
"Our study confirms the mislabelling of processed meats is commonplace
in South Africa and not only violates food-labelling regulations, but
poses economic, religious, ethical and health impacts."
More than 80 meat products sold by major South African retailers contain water buffalo and donkey, the City Press has reported.
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