Kismet Kebabs Ltd, a kebab manufacturer based in Chelmsford, has been fined £500,000 for selling products labeled as lamb that were predominantly composed of skin and fat. Swansea Crown Court found that the company engaged in considerable dishonesty over an extended period, misleading wholesalers, retailers, and consumers about the meat content of its kebabs. Prosecutors revealed that the firm routinely purchased goat, lamb fat, and lower-grade meats, which were then misrepresented as lamb. The investigation by Swansea Council's trading standards team revealed that kebabs from Kismet did not match the declared meat content on their labels. In one instance, a lamb doner kebab claiming to contain 87% lamb was found to have only 51% meat. The court emphasized the seriousness of the fraudulent activities, noting that Kismet had a history of complaints regarding its labeling practices. Despite the ruling, the judge acknowledged the steps the company has taken since the offenses and allowed four years for the fine to be paid.