US Lifts Most Restrictions on Pork From Poland Over ASF Concerns

USDA has agreed to lift some restrictions on imports of fresh and frozen pork from Poland linked to concerns over African swine fever (ASF), according to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)."After an expeditious review of export protocols, APHIS has notified Poland that we are lifting restrictions on all establishments located in the contiguous free zones," APHIS said. "We are retaining restrictions on raw product and heat treated, but not fully cooked, product from two establishments while we complete a more thorough review."Reports out of Poland indicate the restrictions were lifted on 16 plants but remain in place on two plants. The US has been a key destination for Polish pork.