The desserts, destined for students at primary and elementary schools, were discarded last week because they contained pork gelatin, according to reports.
The measure was taken at the last minute due to concerns raised by kitchen staff about the use of pork products, which are proscribed by several religions, AFP said.
The desserts “can on occasion contain animal gelatin,” a spokesman from Le Havre’s city hall said.
Yves Bertrand, a municipal councillor and member of the Radical Party of the Left (PRG) said an investigation was needed to get at the bottom of what he called a “scandalous waste”. [The Local] Read more
