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Calculated Shard: 16 (from laksa193)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa016.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0qn7jzj3qgo\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0qn7jzj3qgo\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c0qn7jzj3qgo","crawl_time":1772728352,"first_indexed_time":1744896076,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,bbc!www,\/news\/articles\/c0qn7jzj3qgo s443","src_root_hash":"1643509356818581016","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"UK ban on EU cheese and meat: What it means for you","meta_descriptions":["The temporary measure by the government is aimed at stopping the spread of foot and mouth disease."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"17 April 2025\nMitchell Labiak\nBusiness reporter, BBC News\nGetty Images\nThe UK government has temporarily banned people from bringing cheese and some meats from the European Union (EU) into the country to stop the spread of foot and mouth disease.\nBut what does that actually mean in practice - and should you be concerned?\nWhat has been banned?\nPork, beef, lamb, mutton, goat, venison and any other products made from these meats - such as sausages - from the EU have been banned. It also applies to pet food.\nIn addition, milk and dairy products - like butter, cheese and yoghurt - from the EU have also been prohibited.\nIt covers items such as sandwiches and cured meats as well as raw meats and milk \"regardless of whether it is packed or packaged or whether it has been bought at duty free\".\nHowever, there are exceptions such as chicken, duck, goose and any other products made from these.\nWho does the ban apply to?\nThe measure is only directed at people arriving in Great Britain - as in, England, Wales or Scotland - from the EU.\nThe ban covers anyone travelling by any mode of transport - whether that's by plane, train, bus or by car.\nBut it will not be imposed on those arriving to Great Britain from Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, or the Isle of Man.\nAre commercially imported cheeses and meats banned too?\nThe ban only applies to travellers bringing in items personally - not commercial importers such as farmers or shops.\nThey must go through heat treatment, which is meant to kill germs, and come with health certificates signed by vets.\nHow can animals get foot and mouth disease from meat and dairy products?\nThe disease typically spreads between animals through direct contact. But they can also catch it by eating contaminated meat or dairy products.\nAny products of animal origin, like meat and dairy, could be contaminated with foot and mouth disease.\nEven if they are for human consumption, if they are thrown away in a way that could come into contact with foraging wildlife or domestic livestock, that presents a risk.\nShould I be worried?\nFoot and mouth disease is harmless to humans and there are no cases in the UK -  but it is highly contagious for animals.\nIt affects cattle, sheep, pigs and, according to the government, \"other cloven-hoofed animals such as wild boar, deer, llamas and alpacas\".\nAnimals that catch it typically come down with a high temperature before developing blisters, usually around the mouth or feet. It can make animals lame and, for the very young, result in fatalities.\nHow long will the ban last?\nThe Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs introduced the measure on Saturday, 12 April and did not give an end date.\nThe BBC understands the ban will stay in place until the government believes there is no significant risk from travellers bringing banned meat and dairy into Great Britain.\nWhy didn't I know about this?\nThe government put out a release last Friday ahead of the ban coming into force on Saturday.\nIt told border control and airlines to make passengers aware of the rules and has rolled out a digital and social media campaign.\nEurostar has also been sending out emails to passengers letting them know about the UK rules.\nHowever, many people who have travelled from the EU to Great Britain since the weekend told the BBC they were unaware of the measure and were not told - with no signs in the airport and no checks carried out.\nAnyone travelling should follow the rules.\nThe government says items could be seized and destroyed at the border and, in serious cases, offenders could be fined up to £5,000 in England.\nCan I take meat and milk products from the UK into the EU?\nThis has nothing to do with the latest announcement though - it has been the case since Brexit, with the UK facing the same rules as every other non-EU country.\nBut there is an exemption for powdered baby milk, baby food, or special foods for humans or animals where there is a medical need.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c0qn7jzj3qgo#main-content)\n\n[Register](https:\/\/session.bbc.com\/session?action=register&userOrigin=BBCS_BBC&ptrt=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fc0qn7jzj3qgo)\n\n[Sign In](https:\/\/session.bbc.com\/session?userOrigin=BBCS_BBC&ptrt=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2Fc0qn7jzj3qgo)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news)\n- [Sport](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport)\n- [Business](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/business)\n- [Technology](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/technology)\n- [Health](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/health)\n- [Culture](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/culture)\n- [Arts](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/arts)\n- [Travel](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/travel)\n- [Earth](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/future-planet)\n- [Audio](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/audio)\n- [Video](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/video)\n- [Live](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/live)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/home)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news)\n  - [US & Canada](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/us-canada)\n  - [UK](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/uk)\n    - [UK Politics](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/politics)\n    - [England](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/england)\n    - [N. 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such as sausages - from the EU have been banned. It also applies to pet food.\n\nIn addition, milk and dairy products - like butter, cheese and yoghurt - from the EU have also been prohibited.\n\nIt covers items such as sandwiches and cured meats as well as raw meats and milk \"regardless of whether it is packed or packaged or whether it has been bought at duty free\".\n\nHowever, there are exceptions such as chicken, duck, goose and any other products made from these.\n\n## Who does the ban apply to?\nThe measure is only directed at people arriving in Great Britain - as in, England, Wales or Scotland - from the EU.\n\nIt does not apply to Northern Ireland, [which has its own measures in place to contain foot and mouth disease.](https:\/\/www.daera-ni.gov.uk\/news\/daera-urges-vigilance-following-foot-and-mouth-outbreak)\n\nThe ban covers anyone travelling by any mode of transport - whether that's by plane, train, bus or by car.\n\nBut it will not be imposed on those arriving to Great Britain from Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, or the Isle of Man.\n\n## Are commercially imported cheeses and meats banned too?\nThe ban only applies to travellers bringing in items personally - not commercial importers such as farmers or shops.\n\nThe reason, [according to the UK government](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/government-extends-ban-on-personal-meat-imports-to-protect-farmers-from-foot-and-mouth), is that commercial meat and cheese imports face higher standards than individuals are subjected to.\n\nThey must go through heat treatment, which is meant to kill germs, and come with health certificates signed by vets.\n\n## How can animals get foot and mouth disease from meat and dairy products?\nThe disease typically spreads between animals through direct contact. But they can also catch it by eating contaminated meat or dairy products.\n\nAny products of animal origin, like meat and dairy, could be contaminated with foot and mouth disease.\n\nEven if they are for human consumption, if they are thrown away in a way that could come into contact with foraging wildlife or domestic livestock, that presents a risk.\n\n## Should I be worried?\nFoot and mouth disease is harmless to humans and there are no cases in the UK - but it is highly contagious for animals.\n\nIt affects cattle, sheep, pigs and, according to the government, \"other cloven-hoofed animals such as wild boar, deer, llamas and alpacas\".\n\nAnimals that catch it typically come down with a high temperature before developing blisters, usually around the mouth or feet. It can make animals lame and, for the very young, result in fatalities.\n\n## How long will the ban last?\nThe Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs introduced the measure on Saturday, 12 April and did not give an end date.\n\nThe BBC understands the ban will stay in place until the government believes there is no significant risk from travellers bringing banned meat and dairy into Great Britain.\n\n## Why didn't I know about this?\nThe government put out a release last Friday ahead of the ban coming into force on Saturday.\n\nIt told border control and airlines to make passengers aware of the rules and has rolled out a digital and social media campaign.\n\nEurostar has also been sending out emails to passengers letting them know about the UK rules.\n\nHowever, many people who have travelled from the EU to Great Britain since the weekend told the BBC they were unaware of the measure and were not told - with no signs in the airport and no checks carried out.\n\nAnyone travelling should follow the rules.\n\nThe government says items could be seized and destroyed at the border and, in serious cases, offenders could be fined up to £5,000 in England.\n\n## Can I take meat and milk products from the UK into the EU?\nNo, [travellers are not normally allowed to bring meat and milk products into the EU](https:\/\/food.ec.europa.eu\/animals\/animal-products-movements\/personal-imports_en#background) from the UK for personal use.\n\nThis has nothing to do with the latest announcement though - it has been the case since Brexit, with the UK facing the same rules as every other non-EU country.\n\nBut there is an exemption for powdered baby milk, baby food, or special foods for humans or animals where there is a medical need.\n\n[UK bans EU cheese and meat to stop disease spreading](https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/cx2vpp8zzd7o)\n\n[Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/topics\/c0elxllmj7rt)\n\n***\nRelated\n\n[Cull imposed after bird flu discovered](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cvg339l00l2o)\n\n[Lorries skipping border checks is disease risk - MPs](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cewz8940q85o)\n\n[Call for law change to help prosecute fly-tippers](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c3dzr80lmyeo)\n***\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news)\n- [Sport](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport)\n- [Business](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/business)\n- [Technology](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/technology)\n- [Health](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/health)\n- [Culture](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/culture)\n- [Arts](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/arts)\n- [Travel](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/travel)\n- [Earth](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/future-planet)\n- [Audio](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/audio)\n- [Video](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/video)\n- [Live](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/live)\n- [Weather](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/weather)\n- [BBC Shop](https:\/\/shop.bbc.com\/)\n- [BritBox](https:\/\/www.britbox.com\/?utm_source=bbc.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=footer)\n\nBBC in other languages\n\n### The BBC is in multiple languages\n#### Read the BBC In your own language\n[Oduu Afaan Oromootiin](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/afaanoromoo)\n\n[Amharic ዜና በአማርኛ](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/amharic)\n\n[Arabic عربي](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/arabic)\n\n[Azeri AZƏRBAYCAN](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/azeri)\n\n[Bangla বাংলা](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/bengali)\n\n[Burmese မြန်မာ](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/burmese)\n\n[Chinese 中文网](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/zhongwen\/simp)\n\n[Dari دری](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/dari)\n\n[French AFRIQUE](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/afrique)\n\n[Hausa HAUSA](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/hausa)\n\n[Hindi हिन्दी](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/hindi)\n\n[Gaelic NAIDHEACHDAN](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/naidheachdan)\n\n[Gujarati ગુજરાતીમાં સમાચાર](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/gujarati)\n\n[Igbo AKỤKỌ N’IGBO](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/igbo)\n\n[Indonesian INDONESIA](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/indonesia)\n\n[Japanese 日本語](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/japanese)\n\n[Kinyarwanda GAHUZA](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/gahuza)\n\n[Kirundi KIRUNDI](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/gahuza)\n\n[Korean 한국어](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/korean)\n\n[Kyrgyz Кыргыз](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/kyrgyz)\n\n[Marathi मराठी](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/marathi)\n\n[Nepali नेपाली](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/nepali)\n\n[Noticias para hispanoparlantes](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/mundo)\n\n[Pashto پښتو](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/pashto)\n\n[Persian فارسی](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/persian)\n\n[Pidgin](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/pidgin)\n\n[Polish PO POLSKU](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/polska)\n\n[Portuguese BRASIL](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/portuguese)\n\n[Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਖ਼ਬਰਾਂ](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/punjabi)\n\n[Russian НА РУССКОМ](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/russian)\n\n[Serbian NA SRPSKOM](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/serbian\/lat)\n\n[Sinhala සිංහල](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sinhala)\n\n[Somali SOMALI](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/somali)\n\n[Swahili HABARI KWA KISWAHILI](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/swahili)\n\n[Tamil தமிழில் செய்திகள்](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/tamil)\n\n[Telugu తెలుగు వార్తలు](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/telugu)\n\n[Thai ข่าวภาษาไทย](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/thai)\n\n[Tigrinya ዜና ብትግርኛ](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/tigrinya)\n\n[Turkish TÜRKÇE](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/turkce)\n\n[Ukrainian УКРАЇНСЬКA](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/ukrainian)\n\n[Urdu اردو](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/urdu)\n\n[Uzbek O'ZBEK](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/uzbek)\n\n[Vietnamese TIẾNG VIỆT](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/vietnamese)\n\n[Welsh NEWYDDION](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/cymrufyw)\n\n[Yoruba ÌRÒYÌN NÍ YORÙBÁ](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/yoruba)\n\nFollow BBC on:\n\n- [Terms of Use](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/pages\/terms-of-use)\n- [Subscription Terms](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/pages\/subscription-terms)\n- [About the BBC](https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/aboutthebbc)\n- [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/pages\/privacy-policy)\n- [Cookies](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/usingthebbc\/cookies\/)\n- [Accessibility Help](https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/accessibility\/)\n- [Contact the BBC](https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/contact)\n- [Advertise with us](https:\/\/advertising.bbcstudios.com\/)\n- [Do not share or sell my info](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/usingthebbc\/cookies\/how-can-i-change-my-bbc-cookie-settings\/)\n- [BBC.com Help & FAQs](https:\/\/help.bbc.com\/hc\/)\n- [Content Index](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/pages\/content-index)\n- [Set Preferred Source](https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/future\/article\/20260128-how-to-make-google-put-trusted-sources-up-top-when-you-search)\n\nCopyright 2026 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. [**Read about our approach to external linking.**](https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/editorialguidelines\/guidance\/feeds-and-links)","attrs_readable_markdown":"17 April 2025\n\nMitchell LabiakBusiness reporter, BBC News\n\n![Getty Images A close up of a womans hands holding two packets of cured meats in a shop](https:\/\/ichef.bbci.co.uk\/news\/480\/cpsprodpb\/2ebf\/live\/bd2478d0-1b90-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp)Getty Images\n\nThe UK government has temporarily banned people from bringing cheese and some meats from the European Union (EU) into the country to stop the spread of foot and mouth disease.\n\nBut what does that actually mean in practice - and should you be concerned?\n\nWhat has been banned?\n\nPork, beef, lamb, mutton, goat, venison and any other products made from these meats - such as sausages - from the EU have been banned. It also applies to pet food.\n\nIn addition, milk and dairy products - like butter, cheese and yoghurt - from the EU have also been prohibited.\n\nIt covers items such as sandwiches and cured meats as well as raw meats and milk \"regardless of whether it is packed or packaged or whether it has been bought at duty free\".\n\nHowever, there are exceptions such as chicken, duck, goose and any other products made from these.\n\nWho does the ban apply to?\n\nThe measure is only directed at people arriving in Great Britain - as in, England, Wales or Scotland - from the EU.\n\nThe ban covers anyone travelling by any mode of transport - whether that's by plane, train, bus or by car.\n\nBut it will not be imposed on those arriving to Great Britain from Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, or the Isle of Man.\n\nAre commercially imported cheeses and meats banned too?\n\nThe ban only applies to travellers bringing in items personally - not commercial importers such as farmers or shops.\n\nThey must go through heat treatment, which is meant to kill germs, and come with health certificates signed by vets.\n\nHow can animals get foot and mouth disease from meat and dairy products?\n\nThe disease typically spreads between animals through direct contact. 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Boilerpipe Text	17 April 2025 Mitchell Labiak Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images The UK government has temporarily banned people from bringing cheese and some meats from the European Union (EU) into the country to stop the spread of foot and mouth disease. But what does that actually mean in practice - and should you be concerned? What has been banned? Pork, beef, lamb, mutton, goat, venison and any other products made from these meats - such as sausages - from the EU have been banned. It also applies to pet food. In addition, milk and dairy products - like butter, cheese and yoghurt - from the EU have also been prohibited. It covers items such as sandwiches and cured meats as well as raw meats and milk "regardless of whether it is packed or packaged or whether it has been bought at duty free". However, there are exceptions such as chicken, duck, goose and any other products made from these. Who does the ban apply to? The measure is only directed at people arriving in Great Britain - as in, England, Wales or Scotland - from the EU. The ban covers anyone travelling by any mode of transport - whether that's by plane, train, bus or by car. But it will not be imposed on those arriving to Great Britain from Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, or the Isle of Man. Are commercially imported cheeses and meats banned too? The ban only applies to travellers bringing in items personally - not commercial importers such as farmers or shops. They must go through heat treatment, which is meant to kill germs, and come with health certificates signed by vets. How can animals get foot and mouth disease from meat and dairy products? The disease typically spreads between animals through direct contact. But they can also catch it by eating contaminated meat or dairy products. Any products of animal origin, like meat and dairy, could be contaminated with foot and mouth disease. Even if they are for human consumption, if they are thrown away in a way that could come into contact with foraging wildlife or domestic livestock, that presents a risk. Should I be worried? Foot and mouth disease is harmless to humans and there are no cases in the UK - but it is highly contagious for animals. It affects cattle, sheep, pigs and, according to the government, "other cloven-hoofed animals such as wild boar, deer, llamas and alpacas". Animals that catch it typically come down with a high temperature before developing blisters, usually around the mouth or feet. It can make animals lame and, for the very young, result in fatalities. How long will the ban last? The Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs introduced the measure on Saturday, 12 April and did not give an end date. The BBC understands the ban will stay in place until the government believes there is no significant risk from travellers bringing banned meat and dairy into Great Britain. Why didn't I know about this? The government put out a release last Friday ahead of the ban coming into force on Saturday. It told border control and airlines to make passengers aware of the rules and has rolled out a digital and social media campaign. Eurostar has also been sending out emails to passengers letting them know about the UK rules. However, many people who have travelled from the EU to Great Britain since the weekend told the BBC they were unaware of the measure and were not told - with no signs in the airport and no checks carried out. Anyone travelling should follow the rules. The government says items could be seized and destroyed at the border and, in serious cases, offenders could be fined up to £5,000 in England. Can I take meat and milk products from the UK into the EU? This has nothing to do with the latest announcement though - it has been the case since Brexit, with the UK facing the same rules as every other non-EU country. But there is an exemption for powdered baby milk, baby food, or special foods for humans or animals where there is a medical need.
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But what does that actually mean in practice - and should you be concerned? ## What has been banned? Pork, beef, lamb, mutton, goat, venison and any other products made from these meats - such as sausages - from the EU have been banned. It also applies to pet food. In addition, milk and dairy products - like butter, cheese and yoghurt - from the EU have also been prohibited. It covers items such as sandwiches and cured meats as well as raw meats and milk "regardless of whether it is packed or packaged or whether it has been bought at duty free". However, there are exceptions such as chicken, duck, goose and any other products made from these. ## Who does the ban apply to? The measure is only directed at people arriving in Great Britain - as in, England, Wales or Scotland - from the EU. It does not apply to Northern Ireland, [which has its own measures in place to contain foot and mouth disease.](https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/daera-urges-vigilance-following-foot-and-mouth-outbreak) The ban covers anyone travelling by any mode of transport - whether that's by plane, train, bus or by car. But it will not be imposed on those arriving to Great Britain from Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, or the Isle of Man. ## Are commercially imported cheeses and meats banned too? The ban only applies to travellers bringing in items personally - not commercial importers such as farmers or shops. The reason, [according to the UK government](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-extends-ban-on-personal-meat-imports-to-protect-farmers-from-foot-and-mouth), is that commercial meat and cheese imports face higher standards than individuals are subjected to. They must go through heat treatment, which is meant to kill germs, and come with health certificates signed by vets. ## How can animals get foot and mouth disease from meat and dairy products? The disease typically spreads between animals through direct contact. But they can also catch it by eating contaminated meat or dairy products. Any products of animal origin, like meat and dairy, could be contaminated with foot and mouth disease. Even if they are for human consumption, if they are thrown away in a way that could come into contact with foraging wildlife or domestic livestock, that presents a risk. ## Should I be worried? Foot and mouth disease is harmless to humans and there are no cases in the UK - but it is highly contagious for animals. It affects cattle, sheep, pigs and, according to the government, "other cloven-hoofed animals such as wild boar, deer, llamas and alpacas". Animals that catch it typically come down with a high temperature before developing blisters, usually around the mouth or feet. It can make animals lame and, for the very young, result in fatalities. ## How long will the ban last? The Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs introduced the measure on Saturday, 12 April and did not give an end date. The BBC understands the ban will stay in place until the government believes there is no significant risk from travellers bringing banned meat and dairy into Great Britain. ## Why didn't I know about this? The government put out a release last Friday ahead of the ban coming into force on Saturday. It told border control and airlines to make passengers aware of the rules and has rolled out a digital and social media campaign. Eurostar has also been sending out emails to passengers letting them know about the UK rules. However, many people who have travelled from the EU to Great Britain since the weekend told the BBC they were unaware of the measure and were not told - with no signs in the airport and no checks carried out. Anyone travelling should follow the rules. The government says items could be seized and destroyed at the border and, in serious cases, offenders could be fined up to £5,000 in England. ## Can I take meat and milk products from the UK into the EU? No, [travellers are not normally allowed to bring meat and milk products into the EU](https://food.ec.europa.eu/animals/animal-products-movements/personal-imports_en#background) from the UK for personal use. This has nothing to do with the latest announcement though - it has been the case since Brexit, with the UK facing the same rules as every other non-EU country. But there is an exemption for powdered baby milk, baby food, or special foods for humans or animals where there is a medical need. 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Readable Markdown	17 April 2025 Mitchell LabiakBusiness reporter, BBC News ![Getty Images A close up of a womans hands holding two packets of cured meats in a shop](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/2ebf/live/bd2478d0-1b90-11f0-8a1e-3ff815141b98.jpg.webp)Getty Images The UK government has temporarily banned people from bringing cheese and some meats from the European Union (EU) into the country to stop the spread of foot and mouth disease. But what does that actually mean in practice - and should you be concerned? What has been banned? Pork, beef, lamb, mutton, goat, venison and any other products made from these meats - such as sausages - from the EU have been banned. It also applies to pet food. In addition, milk and dairy products - like butter, cheese and yoghurt - from the EU have also been prohibited. It covers items such as sandwiches and cured meats as well as raw meats and milk "regardless of whether it is packed or packaged or whether it has been bought at duty free". However, there are exceptions such as chicken, duck, goose and any other products made from these. Who does the ban apply to? The measure is only directed at people arriving in Great Britain - as in, England, Wales or Scotland - from the EU. The ban covers anyone travelling by any mode of transport - whether that's by plane, train, bus or by car. But it will not be imposed on those arriving to Great Britain from Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, or the Isle of Man. Are commercially imported cheeses and meats banned too? The ban only applies to travellers bringing in items personally - not commercial importers such as farmers or shops. They must go through heat treatment, which is meant to kill germs, and come with health certificates signed by vets. How can animals get foot and mouth disease from meat and dairy products? The disease typically spreads between animals through direct contact. But they can also catch it by eating contaminated meat or dairy products. Any products of animal origin, like meat and dairy, could be contaminated with foot and mouth disease. Even if they are for human consumption, if they are thrown away in a way that could come into contact with foraging wildlife or domestic livestock, that presents a risk. Should I be worried? Foot and mouth disease is harmless to humans and there are no cases in the UK - but it is highly contagious for animals. It affects cattle, sheep, pigs and, according to the government, "other cloven-hoofed animals such as wild boar, deer, llamas and alpacas". Animals that catch it typically come down with a high temperature before developing blisters, usually around the mouth or feet. It can make animals lame and, for the very young, result in fatalities. How long will the ban last? The Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs introduced the measure on Saturday, 12 April and did not give an end date. The BBC understands the ban will stay in place until the government believes there is no significant risk from travellers bringing banned meat and dairy into Great Britain. Why didn't I know about this? The government put out a release last Friday ahead of the ban coming into force on Saturday. It told border control and airlines to make passengers aware of the rules and has rolled out a digital and social media campaign. Eurostar has also been sending out emails to passengers letting them know about the UK rules. However, many people who have travelled from the EU to Great Britain since the weekend told the BBC they were unaware of the measure and were not told - with no signs in the airport and no checks carried out. Anyone travelling should follow the rules. The government says items could be seized and destroyed at the border and, in serious cases, offenders could be fined up to £5,000 in England. Can I take meat and milk products from the UK into the EU? This has nothing to do with the latest announcement though - it has been the case since Brexit, with the UK facing the same rules as every other non-EU country. But there is an exemption for powdered baby milk, baby food, or special foods for humans or animals where there is a medical need.
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