In response to Brazil’s recent meat scandal, the USDA has declared that all beef products entering the U.S. from Brazil are subject to re-inspection by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspectors. Brazil’s ready-to-eat products, including poultry, will also face additional safety inspections.
Salmonella, E. coli and other pathogens will be tested for in the inspections. The investigation so far has found no tainted meat coming into the country, but the 100 percent re-inspection and testing will continue indefinitely.
The scandal involves several Brazilian slaughter and processing facilities bribing health inspectors to. . .
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