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Goat meat substitution - Speciation failures
The Food Standards Agency National Food Crime Unit is asking businesses to be alert to goat meat being substituted with other species.
The FSA's Retail Surveillance Survey sampling has identified goat meat on sale that has been substituted with other species, most commonly sheep. It has affected a mixture of frozen and chilled product bought in small food businesses but also on online marketplaces and online shops selling directly to customers.
Unsatisfactory samples are the subject of ongoing enquiries.
ACTION RECOMMENDED
- If you are purchasing goat meat or products containing goat meat to sell, please be aware of the risk of substitution and consider the following advice:
- Ensure that reputable suppliers are being used, who have traceability systems in place for goat meat you are purchasing. Review suppliers in line with yoursupplier approval policies and procedures.
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