UK Takeaway Fined for Serving Sheep Meat as Ostrich in Curry Dish

The Jaipur Spice restaurant in Thirsk faced penalties after trading standards officers uncovered the food mislabeling during a 2023 inspection.

Abdul Malik Ali, the operator of Jaipur Spice in Thirsk, pleaded guilty to food mislabeling under the Food Safety Act.
Trading standards officers discovered sheep meat in a dish advertised as ostrich curry during a December 2023 inspection.
Ali attributed the incident to a temporary chef mistakenly using the wrong meat during meal preparation.
Ali and his business, Amalik Cafe Ltd, were fined a total of £1,500, including costs and victim surcharges.
North Yorkshire Council emphasized the importance of accurate food labeling and warned other businesses against deceiving customers.