Mad Cow Citations Recorded in Region; Violations Included Nonremoval of Parts That Carry Disease

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PORTLAND (AP) Slaughterhouses in Oregon and Washington have been cited at least eight times for breaking federal rules to protect against mad cow disease, putting the Northwest above average for violations, according to a new study.

The group Public Citizen requested the data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2004 under the Freedom of Information Act.

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Mad Cow Citations Recorded in Region; Violations Included Nonremoval of Parts That Carry Disease

Some consumer advocates say it shows there are flaws in the government regulations approved in December 2003 to pro...

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