Senator Daines sends letter to acting Deputy Secretary Young
On Wednesday, March 22, Senator Steve Daines sent a letter to Acting Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Michael Young, regarding the recent developments in Brazil where several meatpacking companies are being investigated for corruption and fraudulent inspections of meat intended for freign markets.
“While I appreciate the initial steps USDA and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) have taken to implement even more stringent inspections on all meat imports from Brazil, I request that you utilize all appropriate and legal means necessary to ensure that U.S. consumers are not at risk to any tainted imported meat from Brazil or other countries,” noted Daines in his letter to Young.
In the letter Senator Daines requests further information on the scandal and personally commits to working with the Acting Deputy Secretary to ensure the nation’s food supply remains safe and secure.
MSGA requested Senator Daines elevate the issue to the incoming Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue.
The full text of the letter can be found HERE.
MSGA will continue to work with Montana’s congressional delegation in D.C. to ensure this issue is promptly addressed.
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