JBS takes action in Europe over horsemeat scandal

20/02/2013
Brazilian packer and tanning group JBS has become involved in the horsemeat scandal in Europe. A partner company, German meat processor Schypke, supplied material containing traces of horse, which JBS then marketed through its commercial office in Belgium, JBS Toledo.

When the presence of horsemeat came to light following DNA tests on February 18, JBS suspended its contracts with Schypke and said it would stop marketing European meat until confidence is restored in the European beef supply chain.

It added: “No case of co-mingling of species has been identified in products produced in or at JBS factories. As a sign of confidence from its customer base, no supply contracts have been suspended or interrupted and products are being delivered as contracted from the company’s own production facilities.”