Per the United States Department of Agriculture’s web site, there have been 34 food recalls through July 2011 involving beef, chicken, pork, turkey and jerky meat and meat products. In 2010, there were 53 food recalls involving the same meats and meat products. The 2010 and year to date 2011 food recalls were spread amongst the following meats and meat products:
| |
2010 |
Through July 2011 |
| Beef |
22 |
11 |
| Pork |
14 |
6 |
| Chicken |
10 |
12 |
| Turkey |
4 |
3 |
| Jerky |
3 |
2 |
| Total |
53 |
34 |
Unfortunately, 2011 is trending higher than 2010, in terms of the number of recalls. At this rate, 2011 is on pace to increase almost 10% over all of the recalls that occurred in 2010. High volume meat processing and packing involves the slaughter and mixing together of numerous different animal parts from many different sources. As demonstrated by the number of recalls, this raises the risk of E. Coli and other harmful bacteria being introduced into the meat. There is a safer way to enjoy ground meat, whether beef, turkey, bison or other. Buy whole, primal cuts of meat to make homemade ground meat with a meat grinder and lessen the risk of food recalls and food poisoning.
Meat grinder reviews of the Waring Pro MG 800 meat grinder give it excellent rmarks, 4.5 out of 5 stars. This is a great meat grinder for home use and is capable of grinding all types of meat.
Related Meat Grinder Reviews Articles
What Is In Store Bought Ground Beef?
Why Should I Use A Meat Grinder To Grind My Own Meat?
Updated August 5, 2011
Published 4/3/2011 12:00:00 AM
Tags: Food Safety