date:Jun 25, 2017
The USDA is halting imports of Brazilian beef, according to a press release from that government agency. There are recurring concerns about the safety of the products intended for the American market, according to the release. Brazil is one of the worlds largest beef importers, and is the fifth largest beef supplier to the United States.
USDAs Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) personnel have been inspecting all, or 100%, of meat products imported from Brazil into the United States since