Does the United States have different standards for exports than for beef consumed in its domestic market?
No. Secretary Veneman has emphasized that assuring the safety of the U.S. food supply is imperative. American consumers expect high quality, safe and affordable food and we know that our customers around the world expect no less. We are confident that the United States has the safest food supply in the world. Our farmers and ranchers, processors, and exporters are working together with officials here and around the world to make sure that it stays that way. Q: What steps has USDA taken to ensure the safety of U.S. beef products? A: USDA was actively working to protect American consumers and farmers against the threat of BSE even before the recent discovery. An independent analysis conducted by Harvard University in 2001 and again in 2003 showed that the risk of BSE spreading in the United States is very low and the controls that have already been put in place make it extremely unlikely that BSE would become established. These controls include: o Aggressively testing and screening anima
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