Giant snails and cow’s hooves on menus poses problems for health inspectors

DISHES such as the Giant African Snail and cow’s hooves have been discovered for sale by health inspectors visiting ethnic food restaurants, a health seminar in Killaloe heard yesterday.

These unusual dishes are creating problems for health inspectors who are unsure whether they could pose potential health risks.

Health inspectors from all over the country were told yesterday that ethnic restaurants and food businesses are being closed down at the rate of one a month due to breaches of food hygiene regulations.