Doncaster meat contamination
Halal lamb burgers manufactured in Doncaster have been removed from schools in Leicester after tests revealed pork in a sample burger.
Halal lamb burgers manufactured in Doncaster have been removed from schools in Leicester after tests revealed pork in a sample burger.
We have been informed by a customer that a Halal Lamb burger produced by Paragon Quality Foods Ltd has tested positive for the presence of pork.
Paragon Quality Foods Ltd is a pork free site and has never knowingly bought or handled pork.
We have carried out a full traceability of the product in question and have provided this information to the relevant enforcement authorities.
The public analyst at Doncaster Borough Council has conducted unannounced formal sampling of our products on two occasions, with clear results.
The company says it is also working with the council to provide all information requested and add that they are satisfied with practices and procedures. They are awaiting the results of further testing.
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