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Tue 12 Dec 2008Cowen downplays contaminant findings
The Taoiseach today sought to downplay tests showing cattle contaminant levels over the legal limit and said talks are ongoing with the EU over compensation for the pig industry.
Tests on cattle that ate contaminated feed show the presence of illegal subtances in a number of cases but pose no risk to public health, the Department of Agriculture said today.
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