28 January 2011

Waitrose Halal lamb causes concern

Concerns have been raised because food packaging does not display the fact that most ranges of Lamb sold at the Saffron Walden superstore conform to Halal.

Little Walden Road resident and loyal customer Jim Ford, pictured, explained that he feels like he is being forced to eat meat which “violates” his consciousness.

“While I have respect for the rights of Muslims to worship in freedom,” he said. “As a Christian I do object to being in effect forced to eat meat blessed in this way.

“I am sure Muslims would feel equally concerned if the issue was the other way around.” [Saffron Walden Reporter] Read more [via National Secular Society]