'Unacceptable' bacteria levels found on US meat may fuel fears over UK trade deal

Samples of pork and poultry showed high levels of salmonella and E coli in new studyPork and poultry with "unacceptable" levels of salmonella and E coli are reaching supermarket shelves in the US, according to the preliminary findings of a study that may confirm the fears of campaigners currently fighting to ensure the UK's agriculture bill will protect domestic food standards and consumers.The agriculture bill 2019-21 will return to the House of Commons on Monday, and will include an amendment from the House of Lords calling for all food imports to be produced to domestic standards. Continue reading...