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    Wrong Labelling Of Halal Meat Threatens French Halal Meat Producer

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    France — Fat and pork liver contained in a halal product. A reading of this ingredient on the label of a country terrinette the Oriental brand Meat, certified by the ACMIF (Cultural Association of Muslim Ile-de-France) of the Great Mosque of Evry Courcouronnes, the shock of Muslim consumers did not fail to make the rounds of social networks in September.

    Which seems to be a big fail brand sausage is actually the result of a “malicious action ” which “led to affix a label with false information” , said the leadership in a statement dated September 19. It was the act of an employee – a quality technician training – furious at not seeing his work contract renewed. The latter, having access to computer data could change the wording of the label, “it deliberately and illegally, by replacing the word” chicken “with” pork “and that to harm the company” .

    DNA analysis to be exculpatory

    “Alerted, we proceeded immediately to the withdrawal of the products concerned for their sales areas because of labeling non-compliance” , adds the brand. As a sign of good faith, for DNA analysis of traces of pork were performed by Eurofins product labeling falsified, all “to make clear himself facing the wrath of customers” . According to the analysis report sent to us, no trace of pork was detected … obviously. Only seven trays of forty involved in fraudulent labeling were sold but the moral damage is great for Oriental Meat.

    According to the minutes of observation made ​​by a bailiff at the Eurofins passing on 2 and 4 September at Granges-sur-Vologne (Vosges) and Saphirnews consulted, the brand said it had been “a victim of an industrial sabotage ” . She informed that a complaint has been filed against the employee. Quickly identified by the computer system, it is now wanted by the police. A hearing should be held at the end of the year. This development finally marks the end of the rumor.

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