‘No indication that infected cattle entered food chain’

THE Department of Agriculture has told consumers there is no danger of infected meat getting into the food chain after an outbreak of botulism in cattle.

The rare form of poisoning, which has killed a number of cattle in recent months, is caused by bacteria in contaminated feed. The latest case was reported in Waterford.

Last night, a department spokesperson said there was no indication that any of the infected cattle had entered the food chain.