Britain faces food poisoning outbreaks and a repeat of the horsemeat scandal after local councils reduce standards checks because of budget cuts Collapse in standards checks could mean more food poisoning outbreaks Report revealed only 37% of standard checks were carried out in 2017-2018 The checks are designed to ensure that the food is what it claims it is
By Sean Poulter Consumer Affairs Editor For The Daily Mail
Published: 01:35 BST, 12 June 2019 | Updated: 01:38 BST, 12 June 2019
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Britain faces a repeat of the horsemeat scandal and more fatal food poisoning outbreaks following a collapse in the number of standards checks, it is claimed.
A report published by the National Audit Office today reveals that only 37 per cent of standards checks – designed to ensure food is what it says it is – were carried out in 2017-18.
At the same time, some
