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Brazil Suspends Three More Meat Plants
USAgNet - 03/29/2017

Brazil ordered three more food processing plants to suspend production this week amid an investigation into alleged corruption in its meat industry as the world's biggest beef exporter sought to regain the trust of consumers.

According to Reuters, Brazil's center-right government is hoping countries that imposed bans on Brazilian meat products because of the scandal will soon follow China's lead in lifting them, and that others such as the European Union will not impose tougher restrictions.

The top EU food safety official began a visit saying he wanted to help Brazil overcome the scandal and recover the confidence of European consumers, following the police investigation alleging the payment of bribes to inspectors and unsanitary conditions at meat plants.

The investigation has hit hard at one of the few strong sectors in Brazil's economy, which is experiencing its worst recession on record.

The European Union has maintained a partial ban on products from the 21 meatpacking plants under investigation, which are currently barred from exporting.

Brazil has so far ordered the temporary closure of six of the 21 food processing plants under investigation by the police and health authorities. The other 15 plants are not allowed to export, although they may still produce for the domestic market.


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