Seafood sales leap in wake of horse meat scandal

Fishmongers across the country say they are enjoying a boost in sales in the wake of the horsemeat scandal as customers turn their back on beef and cheap meat.

Fish shop owners say recent sales have increased by up to 20 percent as families reject processed foods after horse DNA was discovered in ready-made meals, burgers and meatballs.

The horsemeat scandal has left many people queasy about eating some types of food after tests by the Food Standards Agency found dozens of cases of tainted meat.

U.S.-owned Tex-Mex restaurant chain Taco Bell was the latest big chain to admit that horse-- meat was contained in its meals, while Birds Eye, Findus and caterers' supplier Brakes have all withdrawn products.

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