DeLauro Requests Additional Information from USDA Regarding Import Ban on Brazilian Fresh Beef

WASHINGTON, DC (November 30, 2017) — Today, Congresswomen Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) sent a letter to Acting Administrator Paul Kiecker of the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) requesting current information on the Brazilian fresh beef ban following a Reuters report regarding a possible reversal.

"I am writing you today regarding recent media reports revealing that Brazilian meat company executives believe your agency will lift the ban on fresh beef imports from the country as early as the first quarter of 2018," wrote DeLauro. "Given the current state of Brazil's food safety inspection system, I strongly believe a reversal of this ban will be detrimental to the health and well-being of American consumers."

Earlier this month, DeLauro called on the USDA to implement a full and thorough review of Brazil's meat inspection system following a recent FSIS audit. A copy of her latest letter is available here.