Martin Ferris (Kerry North-West Limerick, Sinn Fein)
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To ask the Minister for Health the reason the Food Safety Authority of Ireland were conducting tests on the burgers which were later found to be contaminated. [3157/13]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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As part of its proactive monitoring activities the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) continually monitors foods on the Irish market to ensure that they are complying with the requirements of food law and are safe. As part of this routine activity a small survey was carried out to investigate the authenticity of meat products on the Irish market. This survey was conducted as part of the FSAI monitoring and surveillance programme on labelling of foods, specifically to check on the type of animal species in meat products.