THE UK Government will move to block meat imports if contaminated burgers and ready meals are found to contain horse meat from animals treated with a banned drug.
THE UK Government will move to block meat imports if contaminated burgers and ready meals are found to contain horse meat from animals treated with a banned drug.
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Magnus Gardham Political Editor
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson said he would take the necessary action if tests reveal use of the veterinary drug phenylbutazone, or "bute," which is not permitted to enter the food chain.
He rejected calls for an immediate imports ban, saying it was not allowed under EU rules as horse meat found in a range of products since the start of the scandal was not considered a threat to human health.
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