The decision was made after a visit to Brazil by animal health officials who were able to review and analyze requested data to complete a bovine spongiform encephalopathy risk assessment. Upon reviewing the data, USDA officials were assured that Brazil has taken measures to prevent BSE and that the suspension on imports should be lifted. USDA, along with appropriate federal health agencies, has determined that there is no risk of BSE introduction associated with the import of Brazilian beef and beef products under the above conditions. There is no evidence of BSE in Brazil.
Imports are to resume immediately.
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