U.S. Suspends Beef Imports From Brazil
Source: New York Times
By DOM PHILLIPS JUNE 22, 2017
RIO DE JANEIRO — The United States on Thursday suspended imports of fresh beef from Brazil because of safety concerns, dealing a blow to one of Brazil’s biggest industries just months after Brazilian investigators accused food inspectors of accepting bribes.
In a statement announcing the decision, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said, “Ensuring the safety of our nation’s food supply is one of our critical missions.”
“My first priority is to protect American consumers,” Mr. Perdue added.
A number of countries suspended Brazilian meat imports in March after a two-year investigation by Brazil’s Federal Police led to the arrests of dozens of federal inspectors who were accused of accepting bribes to allow expired meats to be sold and falsifying sanitary permits.
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