Poland source of horsemeat beef burgers: Ireland

Ireland’s agriculture department says beef containing horse DNA, which was supplied to major food companies like Tesco, originated in Poland.

The Department of Health was first alarmed about the issue in early December setting off a series of tests. The results showed “significant levels” of equine DNA in imported raw materials. The revelation of beef products containing horse DNA has rocked the British food industry and left Irelands two-billion-Euro-worth beef industry in jeopardy.