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Two jailed over supplying meat unfit for humans

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Anthony Fear, 63, and Azar Irshad, 40, were sentenced for their roles in a conspiracy to sell meat unfit for human consumption. Fear, who owned Fears Animal Products Limited, supplied tainted meat to Irshad's cutting room in south London. The court revealed that the meat, including whole chickens and lambs' testicles, should have been destroyed or processed for pet food. Following a 2020 investigation prompted by complaints about a bad smell, Trading Standards discovered improper storage of 1. 9 tonnes of animal by-products at Irshad's premises.

Judge Noel Lucas KC condemned Fear's actions as motivated by "sheer greed," emphasizing the violation of public trust. Irshad, who admitted his involvement, received a 35-month sentence and a ban from food businesses. The case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed to consumer safety when food safety regulations are ignored. Andrew Quinn from the National Food Crime Unit noted the serious risks of such actions.

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