Birds Eye Removes Beef Meals From Shelves

The transcript discusses a scandal involving horse meat contamination in beef products from major suppliers like Sodexo and Birdseye. Sodexo withdrew its frozen beef after tests showed horse DNA, while Birdseye removed certain products as a precaution. Public concern grew, especially in schools, leading to a halt in serving certain beef products. The scandal affected the meat processing industry, with companies like Findes, Aldy, and Tesco also implicated. Companies are now focusing on ensuring product quality and transparency, with potential cost increases for more rigorous testing.

What action did Sodexo take after discovering horse meat in their products?

• They offered discounts to customers.

• They increased the price of their products.

• They withdrew the affected products from the market.

• They changed their supplier immediately.

Why were schools in Scotland advised not to serve certain beef products?

• The products were not nutritious enough.

• The products were not popular among students.

• The products contained traces of horse DNA.

• The products were too expensive.

What was a major concern for parents regarding school meals?

• The meals were not filling enough.

• The meals contained ingredients not listed on the label.

• The meals were not tasty.

• The meals were too expensive.

Which company found horse meat in its lasagna and spaghetti Bolognese products?

• Birdseye

• Findes

• Aldy

• Sodexo

What potential change in the food industry is discussed as a result of the scandal?

• A decrease in food prices.

• More rigorous food testing and possible rise in costs.

• A shift to vegetarian products.

• A ban on frozen foods.