EU tests contradict American study on prions in cattle muscle

Despite the findings of an American research team of BSE prions the muscle of mice, tests on muscle tissue of cattle and sheep show no evidence of prions so far. The EU's Scientific Steering Committee has therefore decided not to recommend changes to the current food safety legislation.

Despite the findings of an American research team of BSE prions the muscle of mice, tests on muscle tissue of cattle and sheep show no evidence of prions so far. The EU’s Scientific Steering Committee has therefore decided not to recommend changes to the current food safety legislation.