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How is beef processed? Well it takes about eighteen to twenty-two months from pasture
to plate for that cow to be ready for processing. During the cows time period at the feed lot,
rigorous FDA scientific tests, similar to those required for human medications, ensure
the health of the cows prior to processing. Processing beef has evolved over the years
and continues to be updated to ensure strict animal handling and high standards for packing
plants. Because this is the last stage before beef is packaged, plants use multiple interventions
to ensure products are safe. When beef leaves the packing plant, it is in the form of large
sections, such as chuck, round rib, and loin, or smaller cuts like bottom round, top round,
and round tip. At the meat processing facilities, workers break them down into individual steaks
in rows that are sent to supermarkets and restaurants where additional steps are taken
to ensure the final safety and quality of the meat. I am sure glad they take all these
steps to ensure my safety. Jan here from Kitchen Kitchen.