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Poison in Meat, Quarrels in Politics - the Dioxin Scandal

Ksenia SkriptchenkoJanuary 21, 2011

Germany is in the middle of another food scandal. Dioxins have been found in eggs, poultry and pork. The carcinogenic toxins entered the food chain via contaminated animal feed. Now the cabinet minister responsible is calling for stricter controls. But will they really help? We spoke with farmers, inspectors, and politicians. Report by Anja Köhler

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Germany is in the middle of another food scandal. Dioxins have been found in eggs, poultry and pork. The carcinogenic toxins entered the food chain via contaminated animal feed. Now the cabinet minister responsible is calling for stricter controls. But will they really help? We spoke with farmers, inspectors, and politicians. Report by Anja Köhler