~SH~ said:DANCE CIRCUS CHICKEN, DANCE!!!!!
You claimed that packers graded their own cattle and not everything is graded by USDA. You claimed "select" beef is being passed off as "choice" by Walmart.
1. WHERE IS YOUR PROOF TO BACK THE CLAIM THAT PACKERS GRADE THEIR OWN CATTLE AND THAT NOT EVERYTHING IS GRADED BY USDA ?????
2. WHERE IS YOUR PROOF TO BACK THE CLAIM THAT WALMART PASSES "SELECT" BEEF OFF AS "CHOICE"????
You can't change what you stated Conman!
Again, you claimed that packers graded their own cattle and not everything is graded by USDA and you claimed Walmart was selling "select" beef as "choice".
Removing grades for branded beef programs has nothing to do with your allegations.
DANCE CIRCUS CHICKEN, DANCE!!!!!!
~SH~
For this you only need to do a little exercise, SH. Go to Walmart, buy a piece of meat without the grade on it, then call the number for Tyson on the back and see if the lady answering the phone tells you the grade.
I did it a long time ago.
It seems you will accept no "proof" and look for a loophole in every one of your ridiculous posts. Here is the law on the subject:
EXHIBIT C
GUIDELINES FOR REVIEWING RETAIL OUTLETS FOR PUB. L. 272 VIOLATIONS
When reviewing retail outlets, USDA employees are expected to do so with proper decorum to encourage an atmosphere of mutual cooperation. Such employees are required to properly identify themselves and be courteous, tactful, and diplomatic in their approach.
I. MATERIAL
In performing Pub. L. 272 reviews, graders have the following material:
1. Government ID.
2. Pub. L. 272 Instruction.
3. Copies of Pub. L. 272 law and explanation of grade terms.
4. Pub. L. 272 report forms.
5. Previous report(s) for follow-up reviews.
II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Meat Grading and Certification Branch uses specific grade terminology, shield marks, etc., in identifying meat and meat products for official USDA quality and yield grade factors. It is the policy of the Branch to prohibit the unofficial use of grade names, shield marks, etc., on any items/commodities not officially graded/certified by qualified AMS agents. In conducting reviews of retail outlets for compliance with Pub. L. 272, the graders shall keep the following examples in mind.
NOTE: These examples are not all inclusive.
1. NONCOMPLYING REPRESENTATION
1. Representing, verbally or written, red meat as being graded when it has not been graded.
2. Misuse of official USDA shields or facsimiles thereof. (See Exhibit A.)
3. Advertising "USDA" with unofficial grade terminology (e.g., "USDA" Heavy Western Beef).
4. Labeling red meat by-products (oxtails, liver, hearts, etc.) with official USDA grade terminology.
5. Advertising or labeling of ground or diced products with official USDA grade terminology, unless the establishment exclusively sells that specific grade or has a written quality control program in place to ensure correct grade usage.
6. Labeling any graded red meat with a different grade (e.g., graded Prime labeled as Choice).
7. Using improper grade terminology on other species (e.g., Choice pork, Select lamb).
8. Advertising a particular grade and not having that grade available (e.g., restaurant menu states Choice T-Bone steak and Choice is not available).
9. Linking of official USDA grade terminology with private name on ungraded red meat (e.g. Frank's Choice).
10. When advertising one grade exclusively and having additional grades and/or ungraded available, (e.g. "We sell only USDA Choice").
11. Use of "USDA Certified" when the red meat has not been officially certified by an AMS agent.
2. COMPLYING REPRESENTATION
1. Use of official grade terminology in a company name (e.g., Prime Meat Company).
2. Commingling of properly labeled meat packages of different grades in the meat counter.
3. Graded and ungraded meat may be offered together in an establishment with a "Choice" sign behind the meat counter, as long as USDA Choice is available and is identified on the package.
4. Use of shields or symbols not closely resembling official USDA shields or symbols.
5. Use of official USDA grade terminology for red meats on nonmeat products (e.g., Choice oranges, Choice stuffed green peppers).
6. Use of official USDA grade terminology on items such as beef kabobs, when the beef being used is of that grade.
7. Use of the term "Prime Rib" to describe a cut of beef and the term "Chef's Prime" to describe a cut of pork.
8. Use of the term "Select" on USDA, FSIS labels that were approved prior to the grade name change of "Good" to "Select."
3. IN-STORE PROCEDURES
1. Observe if there are any signs, ads, or banners on display designating a specific grade or grades.
2. Make a preliminary scan of the meat counter, noting which meat items are graded, ungraded, or a combination thereof.
1. If all meat items are ungraded in the counter and there are NO graded meat items advertised, it is not necessary to review the cooler. Report that all meat in the counter is ungraded. Introduce yourself to the meat manager, store manager, etc., and explain the purpose of your review, provide a copy of the Pub. L. 272, and inform them that they were in compliance.
2. If any graded meat items are advertised and are not displayed in the counter, or if any graded meat items are identified in the counter, it will be necessary to review the cooler. Introduce yourself to the meat manager, store manager, etc., and explain the purpose of your review, provide a copy of the Pub. L. 272, and ask to review the cooler. Make a note of graded and ungraded meat items in the cooler and compare with what is advertised and/or available in the counter to determine compliance with Pub. L. 272.
3. If no obvious noncompliance is observed, complete "Public Law 272 Review" form (Exhibit D) and forward to the area office.
4. If noncompliance is observed, record all meat items found in the cooler and in the meat counter that are in discrepancy. Explain your findings to the meat manager/store representative and request his/her comments on your findings. Make note of his/her comments. Request and/or obtain additional documentation, e.g., delivery invoices, labels, advertisements, flyers, and information on distributors, etc. Complete "Pubic Law 272 Review" form, obtain a signed "Acknowledgment of Public Law 272 Review" form (Exhibit E), and include any written comments from the store representative. Forward all information and documents to the area office.
NOTE: If store representative refuses to sign the acknowledgment, so indicate on the form.
5. For blatant noncompliance, e.g., when all meat items in the counter are labeled Choice and no Choice graded meat is available, or when the grader was denied access to review the cooler, the grader shall telephone his/her findings to the area office.