NFL Players warned eating too much foreign-produced meat may lead to positive steroid test

[n2doc]

NFL players are being warned about consuming meat produced in China and Mexico that potentially contains clenbuterol, which is banned under the league's performance-enhancing substance policy.

The drug-testing program's independent administrator sent a memo to players, saying "consuming large quantities of meat while visiting those particular countries may result in a positive test."

Clenbuterol is a muscle-building and weight-loss stimulant.

The unusual case of Texans LT Duane Brown, who had a suspension overturned due to bad beef, spurred the NFL to warn its players about eating meats from Mexico and China.

"Players are warned to be aware of this issue when traveling to Mexico and China," the memo read. "Please take caution if you decide to consume meat, and understand that you do so at your own risk."

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[islandmkl]

1. might be a little hard to tell where the meat comes from...

a nice result of another trade agreement....

http://www.forbes.com/sites/nancyhuehnergarth/2015/12/21/quashing-consumers-right-to-know-congress-repeals-country-of-origin-labeling-for-beef-and-pork/#44c0d3f03fb3

[tenderfoot]

2. They'd never pump American meat products full of steroids or preservatives! :-o

Just meat from China and Mexico!

[KamaAina]

3. Don't they play games in Mexico?

[n2doc]

5. Thus the warning

Fish tacos all around, please!

[Eleanors38]

4. Eat more deer!