Ministry of Justice suspends supplier after pork DNA found in halal meat

All prisons have been informed about this very regrettable incident and we reported this issue to the Food Standards Agency immediately.

We are taking immediate steps to suspend the contract with the relevant subcontractor.

This is an absolutely unacceptable situation and one which we regret greatly. Clearly this must be distressing for those affected and they can be reassured we are doing everything we can to resolve the situation. The Prison Service is investigating this as a matter of urgency.