Guardian: The discovery that horsemeat has been used in a variety of processed foods, including burgers, lasagne and other convenience meals, is disquieting. However, the presence of horseflesh in such meals does not directly pose a threat to health. Horsemeat is still eaten by people in many European countries. Italy is a major consumer, for example.
But questions remain about its consumption in the UK because of the danger that it might contain a chemical known as bute or, to give its full name, phenylbutazone,…