Irish pork back on shelves

Pork from animals reared, slaughtered and processed in Northern Ireland remain unaffected. In the UK, shops, manufacturers and caterers that can trace the origin of any pork directly to a farm that is unaffected by contaminated feed are able to continue selling their products. This follows confirmation from the Irish authorities that the necessary controls have been established. FSA chief scientist Dr Andrew Wadge said: "Consumers can be reassured that systems are in place, so we can buy pork from Northern Ireland and now the Republic of Ireland with confidence. We have worked together with food businesses and local authorities to make sure that the appropriate checks are being carried out."