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garinda · 11-04-2010, 07:56

'MUSLIM leaders from East Lancashire have demanded a meeting with bosses of a fast food giant in a row over halal accreditation.
According to Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), its Accrington, Blackburn, Colne and Burnley restaurants have switched to halal.
KFC said it was certified by the Halal Food Authority (HFA) and the authority’s logo is displayed on the doors of its outlets.
But the Lancashire Council of Mosques (LCM) has asked for an urgent meeting with the firm after concerns were raised over the authenticity of the halal food served.
Meanwhile a protest has been launched against KFC’s decision to serve only halal meat at its Colne branch.'
Double trouble for East Lancashire â€˜halalâ€™ KFC restaurants (From Blackburn Citizen)

KFC diner told 'you can't have bacon in your burger here - we're now halal!' | Mail Online

Halal meat protest outside Colne KFC - Pendle Today

Seems this decision has pleased no one so far, with protests from all sides.

11-04-2010, 07:56	#1
garinda Give, give, give member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Overlookin' ducks & geese Posts: 32,411 Blog Entries: 293 Liked: 27 times Rep Power: 16469	No finger lickin' bacon in Accy. 'MUSLIM leaders from East Lancashire have demanded a meeting with bosses of a fast food giant in a row over halal accreditation. According to Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), its Accrington, Blackburn, Colne and Burnley restaurants have switched to halal. KFC said it was certified by the Halal Food Authority (HFA) and the authority’s logo is displayed on the doors of its outlets. But the Lancashire Council of Mosques (LCM) has asked for an urgent meeting with the firm after concerns were raised over the authenticity of the halal food served. Meanwhile a protest has been launched against KFC’s decision to serve only halal meat at its Colne branch.' Double trouble for East Lancashire â€˜halalâ€™ KFC restaurants (From Blackburn Citizen) KFC diner told 'you can't have bacon in your burger here - we're now halal!' \| Mail Online Halal meat protest outside Colne KFC - Pendle Today Seems this decision has pleased no one so far, with protests from all sides. __________________ 'If you're going to be a Kant, be the very best Kant there is my son.' Johann Georg Kant, father of Immanuel Kant, philosopher.