FOIE GRAS BAN
October 1st, 2004
BY KEITH NUTHALL
THE USA has lifted its ban on French foie gras and cooked meat products exports. It was imposed over food health concerns, but followed an EU ban on American chicken after this year's US bird flu outbreak. France's agriculture minister Herve Gaymard claiming the decision showed "the trustworthiness of the French food safety system."
THE USA has lifted its ban on French foie gras and cooked meat products exports. It was imposed over food health concerns, but followed an EU ban on American chicken after this year's US bird flu outbreak. France's agriculture minister Herve Gaymard claiming the decision showed "the trustworthiness of the French food safety system."
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