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Brazil’s meat scandal expands while international market reaction is mixed

By Dan Flynn on March 29, 2017

brazilfederalpolice_406x250The investigation by Federal Police in Brazil has led to the suspension of three more processing plants this week over the alleged corruption in meat industry. That raises the number of closed meat processing plants…
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China resumes importing Brazilian meat; others appear to be following

By News Desk on March 26, 2017

brazilfederalpolice_406x250China is back buying Brazilian meat, apparently satisfied the bribes being paid to meat inspectors don’t threaten long term food safety.

“The regularization of the Brazilian meat entrance into China shows the spirit of mutual…
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USDA beefs up scrutiny of Brazilian beef amid bribery scandal

By News Desk on March 23, 2017

brazilfederalpolice_406x250None of the slaughter or processing facilities targeted by the Federal Police in Brazil have shipped meat products to the United States, according to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

Nevertheless, FSIS immediately instituted…
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