But this winter mad cow disease appeared in Spain and Germany. Now it has been reported in 15 countries in Europe and the Middle East. There's been one case reported in Canada. Mad cow has never been found in the United States. But this country is not taking all precautions.
Experts warn that America is risking too much.
Claire was one of the youngest victims in Britain. The first sign that her mother noticed was when Claire suddenly insisted on eating alone. Sometimes it fell off the fork, and she couldn't control her movements. Claire knew well before her mother did that there was something seriously wrong. It was a secret she could not keep for long.