Criticism of Tesco notice was given to customers and Tesco faced a huge backlash. It then delayed the change to June 2018. In 2013, as part of the 2013 meat adulteration scandal DNA tests revealed that horse meat was present in some meat products sold in Findus and ABP Food Group ready packed meals. On 7 February 2013, it was revealed by the Food Standards Agency that the Findus beef lasagne range in the UK, France and Sweden and the shepherd's pie and moussaka ranges in France contained horse meat without proper declaration or official scrutiny. The contamination may have gone on since
Tesco International operations a transaction worth 4.2 billion pounds. The sale should be completed by the end of the year. Tesco entered Thailand in 1998 and operates through 380 stores as part of a joint venture with Charoen Pokphand and named the operation "Tesco Lotus". This partnership was dissolved in 2003 when Charoen Pokphand sold its shares to Tesco. Tesco Lotus sells a diverse range of products from value food products to electronics to personal finance services. The company is keen to promote its green values and has partnered with the UNEP. Tesco Lotus claims to serve 20 million customers every month and