Based on information that FSIS has received from the countries, as well as FSIS testing of product from France and the Netherlands, we have released product from France, the Netherlands, and Spain for distribution to consumers. Future shipments of product from France and the Netherlands will continue to be held and tested, until the U.S. is assured of continuous acceptable levels of PCBs. FSIS is testing more than 730 samples of product on hold, primarily from the countries where it is believed that contaminated feed was distributed. FSIS is testing for PCBs because PCBs would be present in much greater amounts than would dioxin. Also, the test for PCBs is quicker and less expensive.
Tests continue on products from Belgium.
Product from the other EU countries remains on hold until information and test results give FSIS assurance that they are safe for American consumers.