Kismet Kebabs Fined £500K for Fraud Involving Lamb Kebabs

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Kismet Kebabs was fined £500,000 after pleading guilty to fraud, selling kebabs that were misrepresented as lamb when they contained goat, skin, and fat. The fraud, which dates back to 2021, is estimated to have generated £6 million for the company. Investigators found kebabs labeled as containing up to 87% lamb were found to contain less than 10% sheep meat. This case has drawn comparisons to the 2013 horsemeat scandal, highlighting issues of food labeling and consumer trust.