Pink slime which stores

The pejorative nickname came from a federal microbiologist who who is critical of the product. Wegmans based in Rochester N. Wegmans Food Markets chief executive Danny Wegman said Friday that the store is responding to customer concerns caused by "sensationalism" over the product.

It's not removing supplies of ground beef from its 79 stores, but will transition as beef without the additive becomes available from the supplier.

He says the timeline's being determined. Giant spokesman Chris Brand says customers felt pink slime "was not something that they wanted to purchase.

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Email Address:. Skip to content Home Philosophy What stores use pink slime? Ben Davis March 11, What stores use pink slime? What fast foods use pink slime? Does ground turkey have pink slime? Is pink slime bad for health? This was after the national controversy over pink slime erupted in spring Adding the slime into beef reduces cost by about 3 percent.

Pink slime has been rebranded more than once, Slate reports. Hungry for more? Sign up for the First We Feast Newsletter.