23-06-2017 17:11 via denver.cbslocal.com

U.S. Bans Beef From Brazil Due To Safety Concerns

CBS Local– The United States has banned all beef imports from Brazil, the Department of Agriculture announced Thursday.
The department immediately suspended all fresh beef imports from the South American nation after inspectors observed unsanitary conditions, animal health issues and other public health threats. The ban will not be lifted until Brazil “takes corrective action,” the agency said.
“Although international trade is an important part of what we do at USDA,
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