Byline: -- Associated Press
LONDON -- The government said Monday it had closed two meat plants suspected of violating an export ban on British beef imposed during the ``mad cow'' crisis.
``Evidence is coming to light that some U.K.-based companies may have been exporting U.K. beef,'' Agriculture Minister Jack Cunningham said. ``I am determined to crack down hard on anyone who runs risks with public safety.''
He said he had ordered the two plants shut down immediately following ongoing investigations by ministry officials and the anti-fraud unit of the …
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