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Accusations are flying about who is responsible for the growing horsemeat scandal (Photo: European Commission)

Horsemeat scandal widens to France, Sweden, Romania

Europe's horse meat scandal has widened to affect several member states, with Romania emerging as the possible source.

Britain first discovered the presence of horse meat in what were supposed to be beef burgers in late January, but subsequent investigations quickly found the tainted products in Ireland and now other EU countries, including France and Sweden.

The trail highlights the labyrinthine path of food from slaughterhouse to consumers' tables.

Benoit Hamon, French ju...

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