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Labeling Mechanically Tenderized Meat

Though consumers may be unaware, much of the beef purchased in grocery stores has been mechanically tenderized — punctured with needles or blades. The USDA is proposing new labeling rules for mechanically tenderized meat after several recent food safety outbreaks have been associated with these products.

Though consumers may be unaware, much of the beef purchased in grocery stores has been mechanically tenderized — punctured with needles or blades. The USDA is proposing new labeling rules for mechanically tenderized meat after several recent food safety outbreaks have been associated with these products.