Russia has temporarily banned the imports of frozen pork and beef, as well as turkey meat and by-products from the U.S. The move was based on the presence of ractopamine - the banned growth promoter - in the products. Russia currently imports only U.S. poultry. The imports of chilled pork and beef was limited on February 4th.
Ractopamine is added to the fodder for cattle and pigs so that animals increase their muscle mass faster, with less fat. The drug is banned in 80 countries, including in the European Union and China. Scientists believe that ractopamine is toxic and can lead to diseases of the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, reproductive and endocrine systems. The drug is widely used in U.S. agriculture.
Read more: Russia bans imports of U.S. pork and beef - English pravda.ru
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