South Korea Reacts

Although the USDA is meant to ensure food safety, some consumer and buyers are not convinced. South Korea is the fourth largest importer of US beef and veal. In 2011, South Korea purchased 107,000 tons of beef. The price totaled $563 million dollars. After South Korea received news of the recent BSE outbreak buyers panicked. The second and third highest grossing supermarket chains halted the sales of US beef products. The sudden stop in sales at these supermarkets caused consumers to worry about previous beef purchased. South Korea has recently sent an inspection team to the US to check the safety of American meats after the news of Mad Cow in California.

Photo Credit: http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/apr/25/mad-cow-disease-us-mutation
Link: http://www.suntimes.com/business/12123746-420/mad-cow-case-prompts-korean-stores-to-halt-sale-of-us-beef.html

"Mad Cow Case Prompts Korean Stores to Halt Sale of U.S. Beef." - Chicago Sun-Times. Web. 09 May 2012. <http://www.suntimes.com/business/12123746-420/mad-cow-case-prompts-korean-stores-to-halt-sale-of-us-beef.html>.