On August 16, Merck halted sales of Zilmax, which contains
the active ingredient zilpaterol, after receiving complaints about ill-effects
in cattle; however, Merck did not recall the product, so it is possible that it
was used after the suspension. Studies
by FDA and other worldwide regulatory agencies have concluded though that
when Zilmax is used according to the label directions, the beef from cattle fed
Zilmax is safe to eat and poses no safety threat to humans.
According to media reports, JBS issued a statement saying that
it is working with the South Korean and United States governments to address
the concern and reiterated that this is not a food safety issue.
The suspension involves just one company, JBS Swift. From January to September, South Korea
imported 75,426 metric tons of U.S. beef, 4,697 tons of which came from Swift
Beef. South Korea may continue to buy
beef from U.S. plants to cover the loss of imports from that company.
For further information, see the Brownfield
Ag News article covering the issue.
Written by Alyssa Looney – Research Assistant
The Agricultural Law Resource and Reference Center
@PSUAgLawCenter
October 16, 2013
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