11.   Last week, both Malaysia and Bosnia banned Brazilian beef, following the American lead.

12.   Most other European Union countries, as well as non-EU countries such as Switzerland, Austria, South Africa and New Zealand, have banned British beef.

13.   South Africa and Italy joined Belgium, Sweden and Portugal in banning British beef.

14.   The European Union banned British beef last year.

15.   When the Sierra Club tried to submit written comments about whether Europe should be able to ban beef treated with hormones, the WTO turned them down.

16.   When it banned British beef imports because of mad cow disease, for example, Major undertook to obstruct all other business until the ban was relaxed.

17.   When it banned British beef imports because of mad-cow disease, for example, Major undertook to obstruct all other business until the ban was relaxed.

18.   Perigueux became the fourth town in the Dordogne region to ban beef.

19.   After that announcement, many French school districts banned beef.

20.   After that announcement, many school districts banned beef and restaurants removed it from their menus.