Meat News
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Our consumption of meat around the world, which is only expected to grow, puts severe damage on the environment. Mother nature is not happy with us at all.
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Antimicrobial agents incorporated into edible films applied to foods to seal in flavor, freshness and color can improve the microbiological safety of meats, according to new research.
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A virus in the U.S. has killed over 6 million pigs. Researchers have developed a new test to monitor for the disease. The hope is that improved detection can be used to slow down the rate of infection.
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The American Animal Hospital Association and American Veterinary Medical Association have discouraged the inclusion of raw and undercooked meats in pet food, citing a potential for food-borne illness.
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Windsor -
Yauk’s Specialty Meats, a Windsor, Colorado company, has expanded its recall of its meat products to include more foodstuffs produced under insanitary conditions.
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Some 2,600 pounds of whole boneless ham prosciutto product have been recalled across the U.S. and Canada due to possible contamination with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes.
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Washington -
Bluejacket Brewery have brewed a beer, 'The Butcher,' that tastes like the hot-dog delicacy found in the 'half-smoke' sandwich. This meaty, dark lager is the initiative of Greg Engert, one of the top U.S. beer experts.
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Around 22,000 pounds of meat were recalled on Tuesday due a possible contamination that was discovered after testing was done by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
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People in China have been revolted and outraged by news that crooks have been selling rats and rodents as mutton for the last 4 years.
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Imported from Argentina in the 1930's for their fur, these giant swamp rats escaped into the wild and are now devouring the roots of wetland plants and transforming the Bayou into a wasteland. A solution has been found, with several tasty recipes.
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Front Royal -
A Maryland man was fined and given probation after he pled guilty to 10 misdemeanor counts of selling outdated meat at his discount store in Virginia. Originally he had been charged with 10 felony counts.
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Stellenbosch -
As more and more tests are run following the recent horsemeat scandal in Europe, now a study in South Africa has found donkey, water buffalo, soya and goat content in minced meats, burger patties, sausages, deli and dried meats.
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Tokyo -
The Japanese government is concerned about the diet of the typical citizen. The average volume of vegetables, fruit and seafood that Japanese adults eat every day has fallen during the past ten years leading to concerns about health and nutrition.
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In March, ABC News reported on Beef Products Inc. over its food products, allegedly reporting that the food it manufactured was not safe, not meat and not healthy, dubbing it “pink slime.”
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Stockholm -
It seems if we were herbivores then we wouldn't be as advanced as we are today, at least according to a new study out of Sweden. The research found that carnivory contributed to human success and population growth.
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An ABC News report interviewed a former United States Department of Agriculture scientist who knows almost three-quarters of American ground beef contain "pink slime," beef trimmings that once were only used in dog food.
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You might think that paying premium prices for organic meat means you're getting the best quality money can buy. But there may be a downside to buying antibiotic- and pesticide-free meats: deadly bacteria.
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How embarrassing. In 2010, the Australian government announced that it wanted an end to whaling in the Southern Ocean Whaling Sanctuary, yet a news report has revealed four Australian companies have been importing whale meat since 2005.
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After the U.S. Congress lifted a ban on using Federal funds for horse meat inspection, horses could soon be slaughtered in the U.S. for human consumption. However, animal rights groups are protesting the decision.
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Braunschweig -
An elderly woman shopping for cold cuts in a German butcher shop was accidentally handed a bag containing more than 2000 euros ($2,835 USD).
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San Diego -
All animal foods including fish and dairy are a health risk for you, says nutritionist Dr. Janice Stanger, author of the book "The Perfect Formula Diet".
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Europe’s demand for cheap meat is dramatically changing the landscape of the Amazon.
Rainforest around Santarém has been replaced with fields over the last five years thanks to the advent of soya farming in the area.
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Dunkin Donuts launched a new breakfast food last week for a limited time only as a market test item. The Sausage Pancake Bites are a quick breakfast on the go.
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According to a new report issued by Friends of the Earth, people changing to a diet which contains just three meat meals a week could prevent approximately 45,000 premature deaths and save the UK's NHS £1.2 billion a year.
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Who doesn't love chicken nuggets? They're golden brown, cooked on the inside and when dipped in plum sauce, they're absolutely delicious. After seeing a photo of mechanically separated meat, you may not eat them again.
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U.S. grocery megastore giant Wal-Mart has hit a snag with a popular maker of some of its deli meats and ready-made sandwich offerings, Tyson, as listeria has been discovered in samples of roast-beef.
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Budgens, a popular UK supermarket, will start selling squirrel meat nationwide. One London store has already started stocking it and animal rights groups have called it "wildlife massacre."
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Reducing the amount of meat being consumed, or eliminating it from the diet, may be the key to keeping weight down.
A study found that people eating the most meat gained the most weight, even when they ate the same number of calories as other people.
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Heavy smokers may be making themselves more prone to lung cancer. Then again, some aren't. A new survey reveals that if you have high levels of vitamin-B and an amino acid in your system, that is likely to prevent you from getting cancer in general.
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Wichita -
Federal grand jury indicts a pair of brothers for operating a guided hunting service that specialized in the illegal hunting and killing of white-tailed deer and mule deer in Comanche County, Kansas in violation of the federal Lacey Act.
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Meat Image
Ethelred
Chickens in battery cages on a factory farm.
March 28, 2008.
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AnimaNaturalis Spain held an ecological protest by displaying "A plate of human flesh" in front of the Mercat del Born in Barcelona, Spain.
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VirtualErn
File photo: Ground beef
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AnimaNaturalis Spain held an ecological protest by displaying "A plate of human flesh" in front of the Mercat del Born in Barcelona, Spain.
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University of Michigan
A moose
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NatalieMaynor
Cooking chicken thighs
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Another Pint Please
Rotisserie chicken on a spit
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Chance Agrella
Man steals meat because it reminded him of his dead grandmother.
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Unknown
A photo of mechanically separated chicken.
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"Come hungry"! Hungarian húsleves.
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scarlatti2004
Ground beef at a supermarket
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Bullets ready for the blender
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zoonabar
Haggis - Traditional Scottish haggis, which is made with a sheep's heart, liver and lungs
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tastytouring
A slab of cured pork
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