Spanish burgers: Horse DNA found

Spanish consumer organisation OCU has said its research found horse DNA in two beef burger products sold in Spain.

Spanish consumer organisation OCU has said its research found horse DNA in two beef burger products sold in Spain.

The products were sold by supermarket chains Eroski and AhorraMas, the OCU said.

Only five out of the 20 products analysed offered meat with an acceptable level of quality.

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