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Horse Meat Discovered In Burgers Sold In UK And Ireland
http://www.businessinsider.com/ ^ | Jan. 15, 2013 | Ben Quinn,

Posted on 01/15/2013 3:16:04 PM PST by B4Ranch

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI), which made the discovery, said the burgers were produced by two processing plants in Ireland, Liffey Meats and Silvercrest Foods, and Dalepak Hambleton in the UK.

In nine of the 10 burger samples from the four retailers, and from the Irish chain Dunnes Stores, horse DNA was found at very low levels. However, in one sample, from Tesco, the level of positive DNA indicated horsemeat accounted for 29% relative to the beef content.

(Excerpt) Read more at businessinsider.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: horsemeat; tasteslikechicken
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To: Lazamataz

LOL! You win! You win!


61 posted on 01/16/2013 10:25:20 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

I eat win.


62 posted on 01/16/2013 10:28:16 AM PST by Lazamataz (LAZ'S LAW: As an argument with liberals goes on, the probability of being called racist approaches 1)
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To: Amberdawn
Horses off the track may have Bute, Salix, and or other medications in their systems when they’re processed.

And some cows have growth hormones, assorted antibiotics in them, whether or not they need them and let's not forget some getting protein in their processed feed from...."recycled cattle" (mad cow disease, anyone?)

None of we used on our livestock(we eat our own product) but we have heard of it being used from less scrupulous farmers and feedlots.
63 posted on 01/16/2013 6:28:59 PM PST by RedMonqey ("Gun-free zones" equal "Target-rich environment.")
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To: Marie Antoinette
We say the cows go to “freezer camp”.

HaHaHa, I like THAT!!!
64 posted on 01/16/2013 6:30:59 PM PST by RedMonqey ("Gun-free zones" equal "Target-rich environment.")
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To: Cloverfarm
Some horses just don’t have a future. I would rather they ride a few hours to a well-regulated US plant rather than get trucked for days out of the country.

Right. At least in the US, there is a chance the regulations of miminal humane treatment is expected. In Mexico, it's potluck.

A barely servicible rig(that was cited before as unsafe. but the title was transferred to a "new" owner/operater) filled with such poor animals, jacknifed just outside of Nashville(Tennesee) Turns out the bottom of the tantum trailer the horses were illegally transported was so rusted out it collapsed after hitting a bump,(at speed) spilling the poor beasts onto the freeway.

And yes it was headed to Mexico...
65 posted on 01/16/2013 6:46:14 PM PST by RedMonqey ("Gun-free zones" equal "Target-rich environment.")
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
This is MY first go-round with home-grown beef, so I’m wondering how *I* will react when the time comes.

While raising a single animal is a bit different from raising a herd(it is more like a pet), just give it as good a life as you can and keep saying to yourself; if it was in the wild it would most likely be dead already and it's end wouldn't be quick(anyone who has watched a nature show can attest to that)

Plus, corn fed beef is delicious!!!(Ymmmmmmmmm!!!)
66 posted on 01/16/2013 6:55:48 PM PST by RedMonqey ("Gun-free zones" equal "Target-rich environment.")
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To: RedMonqey

Thank you for your kind words! :)


67 posted on 01/16/2013 7:00:43 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
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To: Secret Agent Man
it’s different when you raise them. they have a face and they look at you.

Even in a herd you can and do get attached somewhat to the bulls and cows that been good to you at increasing the herd(the less "productive" get traded off or turned into hamburger)

It does tug at your heartstrings a bit but you know you have mouths to feed and have to maintain a successful business, so you sell her while she still has value(meat on her bones).

But that's the nature of farming and ranching..
68 posted on 01/16/2013 7:14:14 PM PST by RedMonqey ("Gun-free zones" equal "Target-rich environment.")
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Thank you for your kind words! :)

You're welcome!

And I hope you enjoy the experience.(and the steaks!)
69 posted on 01/16/2013 7:18:23 PM PST by RedMonqey ("Gun-free zones" equal "Target-rich environment.")
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To: RedMonqey

We had really thick pork chops on the grill for supper tonight - but it wasn’t any pig we knew, LOL!


70 posted on 01/16/2013 7:35:22 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
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To: RedMonqey

Yep, though I don’t know what kind of damage may result from growth hormones and rest. I know I wouldn’t want to take Bute unless I’d been shot!


71 posted on 01/16/2013 10:12:44 PM PST by Amberdawn
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Some here might think that was a joke, but people were eating horse meat by the end of the Vietnam war and the Nixon presidency..

http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=H08aAAAAIBAJ&sjid=aSkEAAAAIBAJ&pg=7193,2569859&dq=horse+meat&hl=en


72 posted on 01/16/2013 10:27:49 PM PST by ansel12 (Cruz said "conservatives trust Sarah Palin that if she says this guy is a conservative, that he is")
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To: WVKayaker; Diana in Wisconsin

Who ate the first one?

Somebody who was watching a seal dine, of course. They said, If it’s good enough for them, they’re good enough for me too.

The two best places for on the shell oysters that I know of is Acme House or Felix’s in New Orleans. My wife is trying to get me to call for a plane. LOL I guess she doesn’t want to cook dinner tonite.


73 posted on 01/20/2013 11:57:02 AM PST by B4Ranch (When democracy turns to tyranny, we still get to vote. We just won't use voting booths to do it.)
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To: B4Ranch

The only thing wrong with horse meat is PETA types thinking they are pets!


74 posted on 01/20/2013 12:01:51 PM PST by dalereed
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To: Daffynition

One would probably taste as good (or bad) as the other. Never tried either one.


75 posted on 01/20/2013 12:02:46 PM PST by B4Ranch (When democracy turns to tyranny, we still get to vote. We just won't use voting booths to do it.)
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To: B4Ranch
The two best places for on the shell oysters that I know of is Acme House or Felix’s in New Orleans.

WRONG answer. I've eaten at Acme and my grilled ersters were BURNT and dry!

IMHO, in New Orleans, it's Drago's grilled oysters that bring me back often. Butter, garlic, panco crumb, (and a little more stuff) spooned onto the oyster half, grilled about 1500 degrees or so, and served with crusty bread to sop with...

I do it myself on my Weber 3 burner gas grill at around 700 degrees...!

Drago’s Style Charbroiled Oysters Recipe

The Sauce:

1 Stick Unsalted Butter, very soft

1 Pinch Kosher Salt

1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper

1 Tbsp Minced Garlic

4 Tbsp Pecorino Romano

1 pinch Cayenne

1 pinch White Pepper

1 Spritz Lemon Juice

1 tsp Minced Italian Parsley

76 posted on 01/20/2013 2:49:46 PM PST by WVKayaker ("the sacrifice of One birthed opportunity for new life and real HOPE for all"-Sarah Palin 12/17/12)
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