Thursday, June 21, 2012

LFTB and Where it Stands Today

          I am sure many of you remember the chaos that started in April 2012 with what consumers call "Pink Slime." The correct term for this nutritiously safe beef product is Lean Finely Textured Beef (LFTB). The effect of this "scare" caused the closing of several BPI plants across the nation. The use of LFTB allows us to be able to use nearly 99% of every beef animal. It also allows for the prices of some beef products like hamburgers to be reasonable.

          I follow Nebraska Farm Bureau's blog and below is the link to their post about the use of LFTB in school programs throughout the United States. Only three states have chosen to stick with the plan. Read more to find out who that is:



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