China suspends beef imports from JBS' Vilhena unit in Brazil, reports Globo Rural
China suspends beef imports from JBS' Vilhena unit in Brazil, reports Globo Rural SAO PAULO, May 29 (Reuters) - China has suspended beef imports from a plant of meatpacker JBS JBS.N in the northern Brazilian city of Vilhena, Brazilian news outlet Globo Rural reported on Friday.
The suspension came after the detection of progesterone in shipments sent by the plant to China, the report said, citing a source.
(Reporting by Andre Romani in Sao Paulo)
Recent news on Jbs NV
See all newsBrief: Jbs NV Commences Exchange Offer For $1.50Bln 5.625% Senior Notes Due 2037
Brazil's Newcastle poultry outbreak unlikely to have major long-term impact, analysts say
Brief: Pilgrim’S Pride Forms Special Committee And Selects Advisors To Review Jbs N.V. Proposal
Brief: JBS signs association agreement to merge its leather assets with the ones from Viva
Brazil chicken exports jump in August on China demand; beef exports sink