date:May 16, 2012
ound beef.
The product is made from leftover cuts of meat that are heated and spun in a centrifuge to separate the meat from the fat, and then treated with ammonium hydroxide to kill bacteria.
Although federal regulators said that it meets food safety standards, critics said that the food is unappetising and possibly poses a safety risk due to treatment with ammonia, which led to loss of consumer confidence and drop in sales.