Polish firm sued over horsemeat supply claims

An Irish beef processing company is suing a Polish company that allegedly supplied beef contaminated with horsemeat, the High Court heard yesterday.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2015 - 00:00

Ann O’Loughlin

Anglo Beef Processors Ireland trading as Silvercrest Foods has sued Polish based Food Service SP.z.o.o for damages arising out of two beef consignments provided to it by Food Service in December 5, 2012, and January 7, 2013.

In its claim for breach of contract Anglo Beef Processors (ABP) alleges the beef consignments were contaminated with horsemeat.

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