(Reopens FES 98)

Meanwhile, tests in UK have found horsemeat in school meals, hospital food and restaurant dishes, spreading the scandal over adulterated meat beyond frozen supermarket products. Results came today after food safety officials ordered supermarkets and suppliers to test all processed meals labeled as beef for traces of horsemeat. Officials also said horsemeat was present in cottage pies delivered to 47 schools in Lancashire county, northern England. Horse also has turned up in hospital meals in Northern Ireland.