Pork industry in the North given all-clear in dioxin scare

The pork industry in the North has been given the go-ahead to resume operations after investigations found that no pigs have eaten contaminated feed from Ireland.

The Food Standards Authority says it is satisfied that pork from the North is safe and can be put on the shelves.

However, eight herds of cattle in the North were given contaminated feed from a Carlow plant.

The FSA says the herds are being restricted and none of the cattle will enter the food chain.