Meat imports from Brazil blocked until tests show it’s safe

TIRANA, March 30 – Albanian food authorities say they have blocked Brazilian meat imports to the country and have taken samples to test products over their safety after some of the world’s biggest importers of Brazilian meat imposed bans. The temporary ban comes amid concerns that consumers might be at risk as Albania imports about a quarter of its meat products, mainly chicken and poultry, from Brazil, the world’s largest meat producer. Preliminary tests carried out at the National Food Authority labs have shown the Brazil meat meets required standards, but authorities say the temporary ban will continue to remain…