date:May 28, 2014
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US officials said their examinations of the shipments in question were deemed safe for consumption.
Delegates from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) traveled to China in March to discuss lifting the ban, a visit that included dialogues highlighting new ways to monitor for environmental toxicity issues.
In light of the removal of the ban, Chinese officials are increasing scrutiny of the US shellfish industry.
A note from the Chinese government on Friday said it