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China bans meat imports from countries affected by Mad Cow disease

China has announced a ban on imports of beef products, including hamburgers, from countries affected by mad cow disease.

The official Xinhua News Agency says the ban covers imports of cattle brains, spinals cords, eyes, meat, bones and entrails, as well as foods such as hamburgers and canned beef.

However, officials say dairy products are exempted.

4/04/01 8:41:29 | ABC Radio Australia News

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