Massive Recall of Frozen Beef

Massive Recall of Frozen Beef (Added: February 17, 2008)

USDA orders nation's largest beef recall because of risk of contamination of E. coli mad cow disease or salmonella (more)

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USDA orders nation's largest beef recall because of risk of contamination of E. coli, mad cow disease or salmonella

By: Michael Snowden | WKRG-TV
Published: February 18, 2008

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LOS ANGELES (AP) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is
ordering the recall of 143 million pounds of frozen beef from a
California slaughterhouse.
The Westland/Hallmark Meat Company, which provides meat to
school lunch programs, is the subject of an animal-abuse
investigation.
Officials say it's the largest beef recall in the United States,
surpassing a 1999 ban of 35 million pounds of ready-to-eat meats.
No illnesses have been linked to the newly recalled meat, and
officials say the health threat is likely small.
The recall will affect beef products dating to February 1st,
2006.
Federal officials suspended operations at Westland/Hallmark
after an undercover Humane Society video surfaced showing crippled
and sick animals being shoved with forklifts.
Federal regulations call for keeping downed cattle out of the
food supply because they may pose a higher risk of contamination
from E. coli, salmonella or mad cow disease.

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