Hold the beef, pass the tests

November 9, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Hold the beef, pass the tests

The Times Union

Editor’s note: Stories of this ilk are included in the blog to inform those in our industry how agriculture is being presented to and perceived by the public.

If you find it surprising that beef processors don’t have to test their product for a common and potentially deadly organism, welcome to the club.

The fact is, beef is not required to be tested for the presence of E. coli, bacteria typically found in the intestines of cows and pigs, or in their feces.

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