V. Kastner
Abstract
This paper is supportive of the filler product Lean Finely Textured Beef. It is a safe product and is beef. It explains what is it and the process used to make it. It will also explain what ammonium hydroxide is and what it does for our food safety. Everyone should be concerned about what is added to our food supply and the processes that are used in making food products. The labeling of Lean Finely Texture Beef is not required by the USDA because the USDA has stated LFTB is beef. However the beef industry has taken a proactive stand and now labels the ground beef that has LFTB blended in so that the consumer can choose for themselves to buy it or not. The consumer wants to have the confidence that the food supply is safe and know what they are buying. Enough though labeling is not required …show more content…
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