The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has renewed its call for the suspension of Brazilian beef imports.
Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affairs with NCBA, says the USDA needs to take steps to safeguard the integrity of the entire US food supply chain. “We were really frustrated by Secretary Vilsack’s response the last time around,” he says. “He basically blew us off and said that we didn’t know what we were asking for. We vehemently disagree. We know specifically what we’re asking for and we understand the issue.”
He says Brazil has repeatedly failed to adhere to international animal health and food safety standards and hasn’t reported cases of atypical BSE in a timely manner.
