Post by Josh on Mar 18, 2005 15:50:53 GMT -5
United States health officials are putting 11 states on the lookout for chicken feet. This Asian delicacy is illegally smuggled into the country, and poses a health hazard. The government banned all imports of birds and poultry products from Asia last year because of bird flu, yet people are continuing to smuggle in chicken feet.
US officials are visiting hundreds of Asian restaurants and markets in Ohio to explain the health risks. The chicken feet have already been found and seized in stores in Cleveland and Columbus.
The Agriculture Department said a Connecticut-based importer, Food King, distributed chicken feet to 68 stores in 11 states.
Besides Ohio, affected states include Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
US officials are visiting hundreds of Asian restaurants and markets in Ohio to explain the health risks. The chicken feet have already been found and seized in stores in Cleveland and Columbus.
The Agriculture Department said a Connecticut-based importer, Food King, distributed chicken feet to 68 stores in 11 states.
Besides Ohio, affected states include Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Wisconsin.