The authorities in Brazil suspended 33 government officials amid allegations that some of the country’s biggest meat processors have been selling rotten beef and poultry for years. Three meat processing plants have also been closed and another 21 are under scrutiny. Much of the meat produced by the companies accused is exported to Europe and other parts of the world. Brazil is the world’s largest red meat exporter. The investigators allege that some managers bribed health inspectors and politicians to get government certificates for their products. More than 30 companies have been accused of a number of unhygienic practices.
