Metal basket with mouse trap baited with raw hamburger meat

Dale Buss

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    Booths is the oldest family-owned supermarket chain in the United Kingdom, with nearly two centuries of proudly featuring domestically raised meat. But its reputation took a hit early this year when the grocery retailer said it had been linked to an investigation into beef improperly labeled as British.

    The National Food Crime Unit of the UK’s Food Standards Agency is investigating the supplier of the beef products. “Booths acted instantly” upon being made aware of the potentia…

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    About the Author

    Dale Buss, contributing editor, is an award-winning journalist and book author whose career has included reporting for The Wall Street Journal, where he was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize ([email protected]).