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China confiscates 186 tons of American beef

AFP,  January, 2004  

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BEIJING, (AFP) — China has confiscated 186 tons of US beef products in Beijing during a meat market inspection amid fears the meat could be contaminated with mad cow diseaseChina has confiscated 186 tons of US beef products in Beijing during a meat market inspection amid fears the meat could be contaminated with mad cow disease.

The Beijing Youth Daily said the beef, seized Thursday, will be disposed off after being examined on advice from the Ministry of Agriculture.

China was one of more than 30 countries that suspended US beef products last week. The ban applies to all cow-related products except milk and other dairy products, leather and gelatin used for photography.

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