China stops importing pork products from Ireland

China is suspending the import of Irish pork products and animal feed over concerns the food may be contaminated with a potentially harmful chemical. The ban went into effect on Monday. Since September, China has imported 2,047 tons of pork. There is no time table for when the ban will be lifted. 

The scare revolves around dioxin, a chemical derived from petroleum that is believed to be harmful to humans.

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