BREAKING: Cheese Imports to be Banned in China

The rumors are true: certain types of cheese products have been banned from China, multiple sources have confirmed.

Chinese authorities recently sent an announcement to suppliers stating that some cheese products containing certain molds are being temporarily blocked from being imported into China, several sources tell That's. The regulations appear to have been in place since the end of August of this year.

The types cheese affected by the temporary ban are said to include Camembert, Brie, Roquefort, blue cheese and goat cheese, according to a letter obtained by That's sent from a prominent supplier to multiple F&B establishments around Shanghai. One source says that a similar ban was implemented last year on imports of cheeses like Gorgonzola. That now appears to have been extended to include more types of cheese.

More updates on this developing story as we receive them.

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