US: AMI president says undercover video reflects multiple failures at plant, in government and at activist groups - (American Meat Institute)
February 28, 2008 – 8:25 pmAMI Says Situation Reflects Plant-Specific Failures and Does Not Reflect Industry-Wide Problems; Record-Setting Class II Recall of Safe Meat Defies Common Sense
Washington, DC, February 28, 2008 An undercover video depicting animal abuse in a California meat plant reflects multiple problems in plant practices, in inspection oversight at the plant and within the Humane Society of the United States. But according to AMI President J. Patrick Boyle, the images represent a shocking departure from both industry best practices and typical operations in federally inspected meat plants.
Boyle made his comments in testimony before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies. He told the committee that despite the inhumane treatment of livestock, the record-setting Class II recall of safe meat products sends a mixed message to consumers.
He challenged the lawmakers to consider why USDA is sending a mixed message by saying the meat poses […]
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