12 May 2014

Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco all sell halal meat from 'live kill' animals that have not been stunned

Supermarkets throughout the UK are selling halal and kosher meat from animals that have not been pre-stunned before having their throats cut.

It recently emerged that British retailers and restaurants are quietly switching to halal meats in their products and meals, leaving customers opposed to the practice - seen by some as causing unnecessary suffering to the animal - in the dark.

Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Morrisons all sell meat from non-stunned animals produced by specialist halal suppliers, such as the London-based Haji Babab Halal Meats. [Daily Mail] Read more