More Horsemeat Found In School Dinners

Minced beef has been removed from all school canteens in Leicestershire after tests showed it contained traces of horse DNA.

In a message to parents, Leicestershire County Council said it was taking "prudent action" but insisted there is "no health risk".

"The vast majority of food we supply is Red Tractor assured and we will continue to regularly seek assurances from our school food suppliers to ensure that they comply with legislation," it said.

"The council only uses food produced within the UK but sought reassurances for two items which aren't processed on site by the supplier."

The second product tested by trading standards officers - a beef grill steak - was found to contain no horse DNA and will continue to be served in school canteens.

Leicestershire County Council supplies meals to 240 schools but has not yet confirmed how many canteens the minced beef was served in.

The product is the latest in a line of items to be removed from sale since the horsemeat scandal erupted in January.

Supermarkets, restaurants and fast food retailers have all been affected, as have pubs, hotels and hospitals.

Last month, Lancashire County Council confirmed that horsemeat was detected in cottage pies it served at 47 schools.

It removed the products from canteens, saying its priority was "to provide absolute assurance that meals contain what the label says".

The Food Standards Agency has tested more than 5,400 products, although only 17 have been found to contain at least 1% horsemeat. None have been found to contain the veterinary drug phenylbutazone, or bute.

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