American Meat Institute Says Government Message is Clear: Beef Recall Stems From Non-Compliance with Inspection Procedures, Not Food Safety Concerns
February 17, 2008
February 17, 2008
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The American Meat Institute issued the following news release:
The announcement of a large beef recall today is unsettling, but the government has made clear that it is the result of non-compliance with inspection procedures, not food safety concerns, the American Meat Institute (AMI) said following a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) press conference.
"USDA's message was clear: cattle inspection procedures were not followed and when . . .
The announcement of a large beef recall today is unsettling, but the government has made clear that it is the result of non-compliance with inspection procedures, not food safety concerns, the American Meat Institute (AMI) said following a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) press conference.
"USDA's message was clear: cattle inspection procedures were not followed and when . . .