The EU is urging member states to conduct random tests for horsemeat.

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As a result, the EU ordered member states to examine imports of ground chilli in addition to random tests on products.

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After Wednesday's talks, Irish Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney said the ministers had agreed to implement measures including random DNA testing of processed beef products across the European Union's 27 member states.

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