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USDA will allow LFTB labeling
In response to requests from beef processing firms, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is going to allow companies to label meat containing lean, finely textured beef (LFTB). The idea is the labeling would allow companies to continue to provide the beef to an informed consumer. USDA needs to finalize the labels but some possiblities are “Contains Lean, Finely Textured Beef”; “Contains Finely Textured Beef” or “Contains Lean Beef Derived from Beef Trimmings”
Rich Jochum, Corporate Administrator for Beef Products Incorporated (BPI) the company which ceased production of LFTB at three plants welcomed the news saying it will provide consumers with options and “pave the way for BPI’s lean beef to reestablish its place in the market.”
amazing to see the USDA act with lightning speed to ensure full disclosure!!