J Astaphan & Co says its corned beef suppliers’ facilities are not being investigated by Brazil Government

​Consumers may be aware of the various news reports and articles about an investigation in Brazil by the Brazilian government on irregular practices in the certification of meat and meat products and the resulting ban, in Dominica and other Caribbean islands, on corned beef out of Brazil. J. Astaphan & Co. Ltd sells ASTA brand and MP brand corned beef, both of which originate from Brazil.
 
The company says each shipment of corned beef is accompanied by an "Official Certificate for Meat and Meat Products" issued by the Federative Republic of Brazil. This Official Certificate discloses, by way of a SIF number and the establishment/unit that has processed the shipped corned beef. It says the "SIF" number and name of processor are also clearly visible on the can.
 
Astaphan says the good health and wellbeing of its patrons are of paramount importance, and given the potential impact these reports could have on its patrons, the company immediately sought information and clarification on this matter.
 
Astaphan says it obtained a listing of the 21 meat-producing facilities in Brazil under investigation by the Brazilian government; and this listing included the relevant SIF numbers of these 21 facilities, and J Astaphan & Co Ltd confirms that the establishments/units producing/processing its corned beef, are not included in the 21 named facilities under investigation by the Brazilian government.
 
Astaphan says it also confirmed that the establishments/units/facilities producing/processing the said corned beef brands are in no way implicated in the issue relating to unwholesome meat and meat products coming from Brazil.