BERLIN (AP) — Germany's agriculture minister says the country is planning to increase controls on livestock feed and groceries in reaction to the dioxin-tainted food scandal that let to the closure of thousands of farms selling eggs, poultry and pork.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan says two hypermarkets have removed 3,300 pounds (1,600 kilogram) of boneless U.S. beef because a banned growth drug was found in the meat.