Michael McNamara (Clare, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister and Professor Reilly for their candour. Professor Reilly stated research is required to determine if there are thresholds below which cross-contamination is unavoidable. What does this mean to the ordinary consumer? For example, if I use a knife to cut beef, simply wash it under the tap and use it to cut pork, will that lead to cross-contamination?

We are hearing much about beef trimmings used in these burgers.

What exactly are beef trimmings? Would beef trimmings typically be used in homemade burgers made on the premises of a butcher anywhere in the country?