Dioxin scandal: More feed manufacturers involved in German crisis

The dioxin crisis in Germany appears to be escalating and spreading across country borders. The latest information from the German Ministry of Agriculture indicates that over 2,700 tonnes of contaminated materials has ended up with 25 manufacturers of compound feeds.

Hitherto it had been estimated that only 12 manufacturers had been involved – and only 527 tonne was distributed. So far it's unclear whether the latest information will affect the number of livestock farms having to be quarantined as a precautionary measure. Estimations range to at least 1,500 poultry, pig and cattle farms in several states.

German public prosecution is now investigating whether the North German company Harles & Jentzsch can be prosecuted. This company manufactured fat components for the compound feed industry. It was with this company that the dioxin contamination was discovered. A company's salesman has admitted mistakes have been made during production. Read more...

This blog is written by Martin Little The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine from Perendale Publishers.