ST. GEORGE'S, GRENADA, MARCH 24, 2017 - GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICE (GIS): - Following a request from the Ministry of Health on March 22, to importers and retailers to remove for sale all processed meat products originating from Brazil, the Grenadian Health Ministry has issued formal letters to local food importers operating on the island.

On Thursday, March 23, letters were dispatched to more than a dozen food importers. The letter essentially called for cooperation from importers/retailers in the interest of public health and safety while the Government continues to monitor the investigations ongoing in Brazil.