Investigation launched after meat traces ‘found in supermarket vegetarian meals’

Lab tests showed vegan and ‘meat free’ food from Tesco and Sainsbury’s contained animal DNA

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(Image credit: 2009 Bloomberg)

The Food Standards Agency is investigating claims that traces of meat were found in UK supermarket products classified as vegan or vegetarian.

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