A new trade agreement between the US and the UK will facilitate the shipment of 13,000 tonnes of American beef to the UK, enough for every adult to have a medium steak. The UK government assures that hormone-treated beef, which has been linked to health risks such as early puberty and cancer, will be excluded from the deal. However, experts express concerns regarding the adequacy of border checks to prevent illicit imports of this controversial product. Many cattle in the US are treated with growth hormones, raising the stakes for food safety in the UK.
The UK Government has insisted that controversial hormone-treated beef won't be part of the deal, despite concerns over its implications for public health.
Experts warn that border checks may not be strong enough to prevent hormone-treated beef from being smuggled into the UK.
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