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Exposing Pink Slime brings hope to a broken food system

“Changes will not simply happen…Changes will occur when consumers realize what they’ve been eating, get angry, and demand something different…It remains our responsibility, with every vote and every dollar spent on food, to start making it right.” – Eric Schlosser, … Continue reading

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Meats Served in Colorado Springs School District 11 – Food & Nutrition Services

Following Email Notification sent to Student Body Staff and Families on 03/15/2012 Poster featuring Callicrate Beef, distributed by Ranch Foods Direct, in D 11 School Cafeterias A lot has been in the news lately about the quality of beef utilized … Continue reading

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70 Percent of Ground Beef at Supermarkets Contains ‘Pink Slime’

Gerald Zirnstein grinds his own hamburger these days. Why? Because this former United States Department of Agriculture scientist and, now, whistleblower, knows that 70 percent of the ground beef we buy at the supermarket contains something he calls “pink slime.” … Continue reading

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Have cattle producers been Romney-ed?

Sale of National Beef looks a lot like a Bain Capital maneuver. Did National Beef ‘s cattlemen owners  just get “Romney-ed”? John Miller, National Beef’s former CEO, now consultant and member of the Board of Managers, was a top fundraiser … Continue reading

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McDonald’s Angus, Mushroom & Swiss Burger – Delivering way more than meat

From foodfacts.com – What’s really in your food! INGREDIENTS: Beef Patty Angus ( Beef, Grill Seasoning [ Salt, Pepper(s) Black], Seasoning [ Salt, Sugar, Dextrose, Onion(s) Powder, Maltodextrin, Flavor(s) Natural Butter, Yeast Extract Autolyzed, Spice(s), Garlic Powder, Vegetable(s) Protein { … Continue reading

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