Claim: China rejected 22 tons of Argentine beef in March for containing chloramphenicol, an antibiotic banned in most countries.
Verdict: Correct (50% confidence)
Explanation: According to sc.group, China halted a 22-tonne shipment of Argentine beef after tests detected chloramphenicol, a banned antibiotic. Noticiasambientales.com confirms that the rejection occurred in March 2026 due to the presence of chloramphenicol. Chloramphenicol is widely banned in most countries, as noted by thecattlesite.com, which provides background on its prohibition in Argentina since 1995. The consistent reporting across multiple sources supports the claim that China rejected the beef sh...