The Brazilian meat industry has been rattled by allegations that multiple meat processors, including companies JBS and BRF, and politicians bribed inspectors to certify meat that was unsuitable for consumption. The meat was either rotten or tainted with Salmonella. Here are the latest updates since last week.
March 17: Brazilian government launched a raid on meat producers last week after a two-year investigation into the alleged illegal activities. Some of the tainted meat was used in Brazilian public school lunches, while other shipments were meant for overseas markets.