date:May 29, 2012
The FSAI is alerting both consumers and food businesses of the risks involved and reminding food businesses of their legal obligation only to purchase meat from approved sources having checked all appropriate documentation. Similarly, the FSAI warns consumers not to purchase any meat sold from unregistered outlets or unregistered door-to-door sales.
The alert arises following the theft of between 41 to 43 boxes (roughly 20-24 kilos per box) of beef containing prime cuts, rolled rib of beef and