US suspends French meat product imports

The French Farm Ministry said yesterday US authorities had informed it of their decision to suspend imports of French meat products on health safety grounds. "Following a veterinary inspection conducted in France by the US Ministry of Agriculture...

The French Farm Ministry said yesterday US authorities had informed it of their decision to suspend imports of French meat products on health safety grounds.

"Following a veterinary inspection conducted in France by the US Ministry of Agriculture between January 15 and February 5, 2004, the United States has informed the (French) farm ministry of its decision to suspend imports of French meat products," it said in a statement.

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