Horse Meat in Beef burgers

The latest FSA response detailed prior to this post appears to be cautious in its response. To have horse meat included in a beef burger at 29% amounts to deceit, negligence and complete failure to fulfill due diligence requirements by all stake holders. The legislation must be used in the manner it was intended to stop this type of practice by ensuring that the appropriate penalties are applied. The FSA released a statement earlier that this was not a food safety issue, however, any organisation that is willing to add horse meat, sold as beef must be assumed to be corrupt and food safety is the last thing that can be assumed.