11.   Would you rather rely on a federal inspection system to assure that your meat is not contaminated or a voluntary industry one?

12.   IBP is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to verify the South Korean reports that the meat is contaminated, Mickelson said.

13.   South Korea on Thursday suspended imports of beef produced in the U.S. state of Nebraska, saying the meat may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.

14.   Tests were being made on the chickens to determine whether the meat was in fact contaminated with dioxin.

15.   The government on Thursday warned sanctions, including severe fines, could be imposed on cotton producers who use chemical sprays that contaminate meat next summer.

16.   The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on Monday suspended the operations of Christchurch pet food processing company Dogs Delight Ltd., while it investigates how the meat was contaminated.