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rsynnott on Feb 17, 2019 | parent | context | favorite | on: What ABC called "pink slime," USDA now says can be...

BSE and other prion disease concerns. It's only banned for ruminants; it's legal for chicken, though it must be disclosed.

KAMSPioneer on Feb 17, 2019 [–]

I believe you're mixing up mechanically-separated meat and lean finely-textured beef. The rationale behind restricting the former often cites BSE concerns, which isn't especially relevant to LFTB.

LFTB is made from normal, boneless beef trimmings.

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