Japan to send team of inspectors to U.S. beef processing plants

Friday 15th August, 11:44 PM JST

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OssanULTRA at 12:21 PM JST - 16th August

This has got to be the only case I've ever heard of where the buyer has to send reps to check out what the seller is doing. In the "real" world, the seller is respomnsible enough to adhere to the contract for fear of losing the business. And yes, we can and have lost business to the Aussies.
Pukey2 at 12:24 PM JST - 16th August

And the US response: Will our beef be labelled as American or Japanese?
romulus3 at 12:40 PM JST - 16th August

Pot calling the kettle blacker. They should inspect domestic companies. There are heinous food crimes committed in japan everyday.
Sarge at 12:42 PM JST - 16th August

Inspector #1: See anything amiss?

Inspector #2: Nope, you?

Inspector #1: Nope.

Inspector #1 & #2: It's Miller time!
PepinGalarga at 02:26 PM JST - 16th August

Ossan, any facility that produces either milk or meats destined to US markets has to be periodically inspected and certified by USDA approved laboratories. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Regulations&Policies/index.asp

Of course, the inspection process is a farce, you've seen Fast Food Nation?
GG2141 at 02:26 PM JST - 16th August

A trip that coincides with summer vacations............
pathat at 03:07 PM JST - 16th August

"The inspectors from the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry and the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry will visit nine of the 40 plants designated as qualified to export products to Japan, the two ministries said."

When will they get around to the other 31 plants?
USNinJapan2 at 04:49 PM JST - 16th August

This would make a great South Park episode... : D
Sarge at 10:23 PM JST - 16th August

Inspector #1: Outback or Ruth's Chris Steakhouse?

Inspector #2: Ruth's!