Prosecution over store beef packaging

Trading standards bosses yesterday confirmed they are prosecuting a major supermarket for allegedly putting too much packaging on a joint of beef.

A Sainsbury's store in Tritton Road, Lincoln, is accused of failing to meet the "essential requirements" of packaging.

A court hearing is due to take place on October 13, an official at Lincoln Magistrates' Court confirmed.

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The charge alleges the packaging volume of a Taste the Difference Slow Matured Ultimate Beef Roasting Joint was not limited to the minimum adequate amount.

Peter Heafield, head of Trading Standards at Lincolnshire County Council, said they investigated the matter after a complaint from a customer.