Donkey meat products recalled after tests reveal fox DNA

Global retail giant Wal-Mart Stores has recalled a donkey meat product from some Chinese stores after tests found traces of other animals’ DNA, the company has confirmed. Authorities said it contained fox meat.

The world’s largest retailer will reimburse customers who bought the “Five Spice Donkey Meat” 50 yuan (€6), a spokeswoman said.

The company would also independently DNA test all of its “high risk” meats in China — a procedure which is not required by retailers under Chinese food laws, the spokeswoman said.