WASHINGTON – The Mexican government has voluntarily suspended shipments of meat and processed poultry to the U.S. after American officials reported misgivings about the quality of Mexican processing and inspections, a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) official said Thursday.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) identified problems with sanitation controls and record keeping during an annual audit that took place between June 24 and July 31.
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