1.   He said the panel reported the risk from eating beef or beef products was likely to be extremely small.

2.   The human disease occurred after people ate tainted beef products.

3.   There was a ban on meat pies, gelatine, and other British beef products.

4.   They imposed a blanket ban on beef products from Europe.

5.   An import ban on all beef products and feed from suspect countries, and ongoing inspections of American herds have kept the disease out, he said.

6.   And despite repeated government statements that the chances of contracting the disease from roasts and other beef products are remote, most British consumers are boycotting beef.

7.   As a result, retailers are promoting beef products, analysts said.

8.   EU Agriculture Commissioner Franz Fischler said last night the commission would impose a total ban on the export of beef and beef products in response to the scare.

9.   Even with rising prices, beef is still less expensive than pork, leading to speculation that supermarkets will feature beef products during March and April.

10.   French consumers are staying away from beef products.