1.   At least six other nations slapped bans on British beef following the decision by France, its biggest export market, to halt imports.

2.   Baja California state in Mexico halted imports of U.S. milk after Mexican stores were found selling the milk without proper permits after a routine inspection last month.

3.   Baja California state in Mexico halted imports of U.S. milk after Mexican stores were found selling the milk without proper permits last month.

4.   Hong Kong also halted the import of live birds from mainland China, which supplies the bulk of its poultry.

5.   It was aimed at halting the import of Chinese laborers, who were seen by labor leaders as economic threats.

6.   Russian authorities halted poultry imports in late February, citing concerns about safety.

7.   Russia has halted imports of U.S. poultry because of a dispute over regulations to be applied to processing plants, Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman said.

8.   Some investors are worried that Brazil will take measures to halt imports and boost exports.

9.   The move followed decisions by France and Belgium to unilaterally halt all imports of beef and live cattle.

10.   The move followed decisions by France and Belgium to halt imports of British beef and live cattle.