Meat companies exploring LFTB labeling on ground beef
Tyson Foods Inc. said it’s among companies exploring the possibility of labeling ground meat that contains lean, finely textured beef, reports Bloomberg News. The company submitted a labeling request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Gary Mickelson, a spokesman for Tyson, said in an e-mail.
“The number of customers requesting non-LFTB product increased substantially following the media’s inaccurate portrayal of LFTB, but we have recently seen an increased interest in purchasing ground beef containing LFTB as customers and consumers gain access to more accurate information,” Mickelson said.