§ Norman LambTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what reports the FSA has received from meat processors on which products contained mechanically recovered meat. [62532]
§ Ms Blears[holding answer 17 June 2002]: The Food Standards Agency has commissioned a study on the historic use of mechanically recovered meat from bovine animals undertaken before this practice became illegal. Arising from this, there have been consultations with meat processors, among others. Initial findings from the study, once available, will be considered by the Spongiform Encephalopathy Advisory Committee later this year.