Rejected Meat Was Fit For Consumption
(New Zealand Press Association) WELLINGTON, December 17. The consignment of New Zealand corned beef to American Samoa which was found not to meet American requirements was wholesome and fit for human consumption, the Acting Minister of Agriculture (Mr Mac- ! Intyre) said today.
The consignment was not [accepted, it was learned this week, because it did not meet the new and more stringent ■requirements set by the United States Wholesome Meat Act, 1967, which came
I into force on December 1. [the Minister said. I The consignment, which was [subject to a spot check, ar- [ rived in American Samoa on [December 1. It was believed [that the exporter intended to ’withdraw the consignment, [said Mr Maclntyre. i Discrepancies in contents 'and labels were found in the [check. The newly enforced [act included strict control of [ingredients and formulation, and demanded that the label [include a full description of [the contents, said Mr MacIntyre. The corned beef was prepared to suit Pacifie conditions, and had previously been well received in American Samoa.
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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31865, 18 December 1968, Page 34
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