Nearly a Thousand Violations of Mad Cow Rules at Slaughter Plants

Posted on July 15, 2008 in Generic medical release (Category: Default)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUGUST 18, 2005
5:25 PM

CONTACT: Public Citizen
(202) 588-1000


Evidence of Weak Meat Inspection Program Found in Nearly a Thousand Violations of Mad Cow Rules at Slaughter Plants

Noncompliance Records Show Plants Failed to Follow Regulations

WASHINGTON - August 18 - In stark contrast to the public relations message touted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the beef industry that the U.S. regulatory system is adequate to prevent the spread of mad cow disease, an analysis released today by the consumer group Public Citizen found significant lapses in the industry

Original article: Nearly a Thousand Violations of Mad Cow Rules at Slaughter Plants

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