Residue sampling results
Please see downloadable documents on the right hand side for results 2018-2022.
Results for 2023
(all compliant unless marked *, see details in section below)
Red Meat
1. Bovine
Bovine samples are collected either on farm (feed and some serum samples) or at the Meat Plant.
| Compound | Matrix | Number of samples |
|---|---|---|
| Steroid Screen | Urine | 1 |
| Thyrostats | Urine | 1 |
| Gestagens | Kidney fat | 1 |
| Gestagens | Serum | 1 |
| Testosterone | Serum | 2 |
| Oestradiol | Serum | 2 |
| Zeranol | Urine | 1 |
| Beta-agonists | Feed | 1 |
| Chloramphenicol | Feed | 1 |
| Chloramphenicol | Kidney | 1 |
| Antimicrobial Screen 1 | Kidney | 2 |
| Antimicrobial Screen 2 | Kidney | 2 |
| Antimicrobial Screen 4 | Kidney | 1 |
| Avermectins | Liver | 1 |
| Anthelmintics | Liver | 1 |
| Coccidiostats | Liver | 1 |
| Pyethroids | Kidney fat | 1 |
| Sedatives | Kidney | 1 |
| NSAIDs | Kidney | 1 |
| Organochlorines/PCBs | Kidney fat | 1 |
| Organophosphates | Kidney fat | 1 |
| Metals | Kidney | 1 |
| Mycotoxins | Liver | 1 |
| TOTAL 27 |
2. Ovine
Ovine samples are collected at the Meat Plant.
| Compound | Matrix | Number of samples |
|---|---|---|
| Steroid Screen | Urine | 1 |
| Thyrostats | Urine | 1 |
| Gestagens | Kidney fat | 1 |
| Zeranol | Urine | 1 |
| Beta-agonists | Liver | 1 |
| Chloramphenicol | Kidney | 1 |
| Antimicrobial Screen 1 | Kidney | 3 |
| Antimicrobial Screen 4 | Kidney | 2 |
| Florfenicol | Kidney | 1 |
| Avermectins | Liver | 1 |
| Anthelmintics | Liver | 2 |
| Coccidiostats | Liver | 1 |
| Pyethroids | Kidney fat | 1 |
| Sedatives | Kidney | 1 |
| NSAIDs | Kidney | 1 |
| Organochlorines/PCBs | Kidney fat | 1 |
| Organophosphates | Kidney fat | 1 |
| Metals | Kidney | 1 |
| Mycotoxins | Liver | 1 |
| TOTAL 23 |
3. Porcine
Porcine samples are collected either on farm (feed samples) or at the Meat Plant.
| Compound | Matrix | Number of samples |
|---|---|---|
| Steroid Screen | Urine | 1 |
| Thyrostats | Urine | 1 |
| Gestagens | Kidney fat | 1 |
| Zeranol | Urine | 1 |
| Beta-agonists | Feed | 1 |
| Methyltestosterone | Feed | 1 |
| Nitrofurans | Feed | 1 |
| Nitroimidazoles | Feed | 1 |
| Chloramphenicol | Kidney | 1 |
| Antimicrobial Screen 1 | Kidney | 1 |
| Antimicrobial Screen 2 | Kidney | 1 |
| Avermectins | Liver | 1 |
| Anthelmintics | Liver | 1 |
| Coccidiostats | Liver | 1 |
| Pyethroids | Kidney fat | 1 |
| Sedatives | Kidney | 1 |
| NSAIDs | Kidney | 1 |
| Glucocorticoids | Liver | 1 |
| Organochlorines/PCBs | Kidney fat | 1 |
| Organophosphates | Kidney fat | 1 |
| Metals | Kidney | 1 |
| Mycotoxins | Liver | 1 |
| TOTAL 22 |
Bovine milk
Bovine milk samples are collected on farm. A total of 60 samples were taken, with some samples being tested for multiple compounds.
| Compound | Number of tests |
|---|---|
| Chloramphenicol | 51 |
| Antimicrobial Screen 1 | 25 |
| Antimicrobial Screen 2 | 17 |
| Antimicrobial Screen 3 | 26 |
| Antimicrobial Screen 4 | 16 |
| Ceftquinome | 11 |
| Ceftiofur | 7 |
| Avermectins | 21 |
| Anthelmintics | 20 |
| NSAIDs | 10 |
| Organochlorines/PCBs | 2 |
| Organophosphates | 2 |
| Metals | 3 |
| Mycotox | 2 |
| TOTAL 204 |
Farmed fish
Farmed fish (rainbow trout) samples are taken at the fish farm.
| Compound | Matrix | Number of samples |
|---|---|---|
| Methyltestosterone | Skin and muscle | 1 |
| Nitrofurans | Skin and muscle | 1 |
| Nitroimidazoles | Skin and muscle | 1 |
| Chloramphenicol | Skin and muscle | 1 |
| Antimicrobial Screen 1 | Skin and muscle | 1 |
| Dyes | Skin and muscle | 1 |
| Organochlorines/PCBs | Skin and muscle | 1 |
| Metals | Skin and muscle | 1 |
| Mycotoxins | Skin and muscle | 1 |
| Anthelmintics | Skin and muscle | 1 |
| TOTAL 10 |
Honey
Honey samples are collected on farm. A total of 7 samples were taken, with some samples being tested for multiple compounds.
| Compound | Number of tests |
|---|---|
| Chloramphenicol | 1 |
| Nitrofurans | 1 |
| Antimicrobial Screen 1 | 1 |
| Antimicrobial Screen 3 | 1 |
| Antimicrobial Screen 4 | 1 |
| Antimicrobial Screen 5 | 1 |
| Pyrethroids | 1 |
| Naphthalene | 1 |
| Amitraz | 1 |
| Organochlorines/PCBs | 1 |
| Organophosphates | 1 |
| Metals | 1* |
| TOTAL 12 |
Non-compliant results 2023
Total non-compliant results in 2023: 1
| Sample Type | Analyte | Result | Level of Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honey | Cadmium | 7 μg/kg | 5 μg/kg |
Report on the investigation of raised Cadmium levels in a honey sample
A sample of honey, collected at the apiary and tested at Fera Science Ltd, York, gave a result of 7μg/kg Cadmium concentration. The honey was sampled as part of routine surveillance for the presence of heavy metals in honey intended for human consumption. An investigation is required if the Cadmium concentration in a sample of honey exceeds 5μg/kg.
A visit to the site was undertaken and a further honey sample collected. No reason was found for the non-compliant sample, and the repeat sample returned a compliant result for heavy metals (Cadmium and Lead). No further action was taken.
For further information please contact:
Animal Health Team – Regulation Directorate
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