More tests reveal 'horsemeat'
Several Welsh councils have withdrawn certain beef products from use in schools and care homes after a sample of frozen mince from an approved Newport-based supplier reportedly tested positive for horsemeat.
Cardiff Council withdraws Welsh Bros beef products
Cardiff Council says it has withdrawn all Welsh Bros Foods beef products from its schools, leisure centres and care homes.
It follows news that a sample of frozen minced beef supplied by the Newport-based company has reportedly tested positive for horsemeat.
Pembrokeshire Council has also withdrawn mince from its menus following the announcement.
No products have yet tested positive for equine DNA in Cardiff, but the council says it has taken the step 'as a precaution'.
Welsh Bros Foods says it is 'deeply shocked' following the reported test result but believes it is an 'isolated incident'.
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Council meals pulled following 'horsemeat' test result
Approved supplier Welsh Bros Foods confirmed a sample of its frozen minced beef has 'potentially tested positive' for above 1% horsemeat.
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'Integrity and trust essential'
The Welsh Government says it is working with the police to ensure allegations of horse meat at a plant in west Wales are dealt with.