Pink slime. It sounds like a limited-edition variety of PlayDoh, but reportedly it's not what children will be playing with, but eating. Pink slime, the happily-named, ammonia-treated beef trimmings first created by Beef Products, Inc., may be making an appearance in school cafeterias. The USDA has reportedly purchased 7 million pounds of pink slime for use in its' National School Lunch Program.
For those who don't know, pink slime, the jelly-like phenomenon that has vegetarians counting their lucky stars, is made from fatty beef trimmings that were formerly reserved for pet food products and cooking oils. These sub par portions are at a higher risk for salmonella and E.Coli contamination than actual ground beef, and are thus treated with ammonia to kill bacteria. The resulting "pink slime" has a consistency similar to toothpaste, and can be used as a filler in hamburgers and ground beef.
The reported purchase of pink slime by the USDA has sparked public controversy, outcry and general unease. While some vehemently oppose the use of pink slime in school lunches, others (presumably the childless) have argued in favor of the initiative, citing fiscal responsibility. Major fast food chains have already dropped pink slime from their menus, however.
Personally, I think the least that the USDA could do is buy 7 million gallons of Mylanta to serve as dessert.
For those who don't know, pink slime, the jelly-like phenomenon that has vegetarians counting their lucky stars, is made from fatty beef trimmings that were formerly reserved for pet food products and cooking oils. These sub par portions are at a higher risk for salmonella and E.Coli contamination than actual ground beef, and are thus treated with ammonia to kill bacteria. The resulting "pink slime" has a consistency similar to toothpaste, and can be used as a filler in hamburgers and ground beef.
The reported purchase of pink slime by the USDA has sparked public controversy, outcry and general unease. While some vehemently oppose the use of pink slime in school lunches, others (presumably the childless) have argued in favor of the initiative, citing fiscal responsibility. Major fast food chains have already dropped pink slime from their menus, however.
Personally, I think the least that the USDA could do is buy 7 million gallons of Mylanta to serve as dessert.
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