61.   The announcement sparked worldwide European Union bans on British beef and beef products.

62.   The ban would cover export of live cattle and beef as well as beef products including goods ranging from cosmetics and medicines to ice cream.

63.   The British Department of Agriculture denies such charges, saying Britain was banned from exporting feed containing beef products at that time and strictly adhered to the ban.

64.   The EU slapped a global ban on the export of British beef and beef products Wednesday, exacerbating a growing consumer scare over mad cow disease.

65.   The European Union has imposed a ban on export of any British beef products.

66.   The European Union has imposed a ban on exports of any British beef products.

67.   The EU banned exports of British beef and beef products to prevent further damage to the market and to assure consumers the problem had been contained.

68.   The EU on Wednesday barred Britain from exporting beef and beef products.

69.   The European Union banned the export of all British beef products.

70.   The European Union has ordered Britain to stop exporting beef and beef products worldwide.