Heads up, meat lovers! The UK has just slammed the door on ham and other tasty treats from Germany. 😲 Last week, a case of foot-and-mouth disease popped up on the outskirts of Berlin in a herd of water buffalo—Germany's first in nearly 40 years! 🐃
To keep the nasty virus off British shores, the government decided to halt imports of German meat and dairy products. They want to protect British farmers and make sure our fave foods stay safe to eat. 🛡️🥪
While there are currently no cases in the UK, officials aren't taking any chances. \"We're doing everything we can to stop the spread and keep our farms foot-and-mouth free,\" said a government spokesperson.
Stay tuned for more updates, and in the meantime, maybe try some local British delicacies. 🇬🇧🍽️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
