Follow Newser on Twitter   Friend Newser on Facebook
Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

USDA Recalls 143M Lbs of Beef

SoCal slaughterhouse involved under investigation for animal cruelty

By Polly Davis Doig,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 17, 2008 3:27 PM CST

(Newser) – The USDA today issued its biggest recall ever, recalling 143 million pounds of frozen beef from a slaughterhouse in Southern California that is currently being investigated for animal cruelty. The recall affects meat dating to Feb. 1 that originated in Westland/Hallmark Meat Co. The company...   Read full story »

COMMENTS
You need to Log in to Newser to comment. Don't have an account yet? Sign up now!
There are no comments
A snapshot of the day's best news stories.
 

More Newser Stories

Meat Company Chief Admits Sick Cows Were Slaughtered

Cattle Horror Worker: Just 'Following Orders'

Disgraced Meatpacker to Close Doors

USDA to Ban 'Downer' Cattle

Meat Industry Pushes for Recall Cutback


NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   Timelines   |   Geek Sugar   |   Business Insider   |   HuffPost Entertainment