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Safety-obsessed.
Cargill is almost obsessive about following strict standards when it comes to food safety. Interventions are integrated into our processes at microbiologically critical points throughout the entire process to deliver Meadowland Farms™ ground beef to you Clean, Cold, Correct and On-Time™. That’s what we strive for.
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Clean.*
Throughout the Cargill plants that produce Meadowland Farms ground beef, we employ antimicrobial interventions for cleanliness, which helps to produce quality beef.
Carcass mapping processes samples at key points to monitor, control and measure the food-safety interventions in place.
Organic acid rinse of our carcasses helps remove microbial contaminants.
Thermal interventions help to reduce harmful bacteria.
Test-and-hold process for E. coli 0157:H7.
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 | Cold.
Maintaining appropriately cold temperatures ensures optimal color and shelf life.
Carcass spray-chilling cools carcasses quickly.
CO2 injection in grind blenders cools Meadowland Farms ground beef before packaging.
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 | Correct.
We deliver to your specifications. Meadowland Farms ground beef – it’s exactly what you ordered.
Lean-point targeting through several testing procedures ensures we consistently meet lean-point requirements.
Technology to detect bone, gristle and fat.
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 | On-Time.
Cargill is committed to delivering Meadowland Farms ground beef fast and on-time.
Best-practice shipping will deliver the freshest product possible.
Regional locations allow for tighter lead times, quicker delivery and help eliminate out-of-stocks.
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*Remember, food safety is everyone’s business. Proper handling and cooking of raw meats is required.
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