Conservatives: Test council-run outlets urgently
– Janet Finch-Saunders AM, Shadow Minister for Local GovernmentLocal authorities should be undertaking urgent investigations to reassure consumers that council-run food outlets have not been affected by the horsemeat scandal.
Parents will be especially keen to learn whether school canteens have inadvertently put horsemeat in meals.
A swift programme of testing can help establish the truth and hopefully reassure consumers of the quality of food being sold in Wales.
Council meals pulled following 'horsemeat' test result
Approved supplier Welsh Bros Foods confirmed a sample of its frozen minced beef has 'potentially tested positive' for above 1% horsemeat.
'Integrity and trust essential'
The Welsh Government says it is working with the police to ensure allegations of horse meat at a plant in west Wales are dealt with.