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Dioxin Contamination IncidentRecall of Irish pork and bacon productsLaboratory results of animal feed and pork fat samples obtained on 6 December confirmed the presence of dioxins. As a result, all Irish pork products produced from pigs slaughtered in Ireland were recalled from the market. This included all raw and cooked pork products e.g. pork, ham, sausages, bacon, gamon steaks etc.
Beef contaminationFurther results from tests carried out on cattle which had received contaminated feed also confirmed dioxin contamination. A small number of farms that could have potentially used contaminated feed were restricted and as a precautionary measure, the FSAI recommended that cattle from the these farms should be slaughtered and not allowed to enter the food chain.
Even though it is illegal for dioxins to be present in foodstuffs, any possible risk to consumer health is extremely low and consumers should not be concerned.
For further information, see: - Questions and Answers – Beef Contamination - Information Note on Dioxins PDF
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