Food scares caused by fraud

24 March 2011

A significant number of food scares in the UK, Ireland and the USA during the past 10 years have been down to food fraud and corruption, according to a leading scientist at Queen's University, Belfast. An analysis of more than 2,400 food recalls in the 3 countries highlighted the need for food producers to invest in ensuring traceability of their products back through the supply chain. The research is due to be presented at the Food Integrity and Traceability Conference taking place in Belfast this week. More details are available in Farmers Guardian: http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/business/business-news/fraud-and-corruption-key-causes-of-food-scares/37854.article