Officials said it was the largest beef recall in the United States, surpassing a 1999 ban of 35 million pounds of ready-to-eat meats.
The federal agency said the recall will affect beef products dating to February 1, 2006, that came from Chino-based Westland/Hallmark Meat Co., which supplies meat to the federal school lunch program and to some major fast-food chains.
Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer said his department has evidence that Westland did not routinely contact its veterinarian when cattle became non-ambulatory after passing inspection, violating health regulations. (CNN)
I am a meat-eater, but every time there is another recall I start thinking strongly about vegetarianism. Then, I think of a rare lamb chop with a lemon caper sauce and it goes away. Damn the food chain!
(Cross-posted)
