Horse, camel and possum could be on the menu in SA
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South Australians could be buying a couple of kilos of horse meat along with their beef mince or pork chops as the government looks to review food regulations.
South Australians could be buying a couple of kilos of horse meat along with their beef mince or pork chops as the government looks to review food regulations.
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