Sue Hayman MP, Shadow
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, responding to evidence
by the Guardian and ITV showing tampering of food safety records and use-by
dates, said:
“The evidence
presented here is extremely concerning and raises a number of serious
questions. The supplier in question is the largest supplier of chicken to UK
supermarkets, meaning the number of consumers impacted will be significant.
“It is welcome that
five major food retailers are going to launch immediate investigations but the
Government must do the same. The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and
Rural Affairs must respond to the findings of the investigation to reassure
consumers that this matter is in hand. Stepping back and shunting the issue on
to the Food Standards Agency, as during the imported egg crisis, will not do.
“It is vital that the
Government ensures that the highest food standards are being upheld in the UK
and that consumers are presented with correct information at the point of
purchase.”
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