An investigation is under way after batches of halal meat products sent to prisons were found to contain traces of pork DNA.
Pies and pasties have been withdrawn from a number of prisons following the discovery by the Food Standards Agency.
UK Justice Minister Jeremy Wright said the incident was absolutely unacceptable.
Under Islamic law, Muslims are strictly forbidden to eat pork.
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