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Nestle finds horse meat in pasta meals

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Nestle gets caught up in the horse meat scandal, withdrawing two products in Italy in Spain

FOOD SCANDAL. Nestle gets caught up in the EU horse meat scandal. Logo from of Nestle Global website.

MANILA, Philippines – Nestle has removed beef pasta meals in Italy and Spain, following evidence of trace amounts horse DNA in two of its products.

Most of the EU has been dealing with the horse meat scandal affecting various sectors of the food industry by recalling food products and preparing tests on various food products.

Reuters reported Nestle withdrew two of its chilled pasta meals, Buitoni Beef Ravioli and Beef Tortellini, after finding more than 1% horse DNA in the products. The company will also be withdrawing Lasagnes a la Bolognaise Gourmandes, a French product used by catering businesses.

Nestle also released a statement saying, “We have informed the authorities accordingly,” The company added, “There is no food safety issue.” – Rappler.com

 

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Victor Barreiro Jr.

Victor Barreiro Jr is part of Rappler's Central Desk. An avid patron of role-playing games and science fiction and fantasy shows, he also yearns to do good in the world, and hopes his work with Rappler helps to increase the good that's out there.
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