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Where’S The Beef? An Examination Of The ‘Pink Slime’ Controversy And The Implications Of The Real Beef Act On State Truth-In-Menu Laws, Crystal Williams
Where’S The Beef? An Examination Of The ‘Pink Slime’ Controversy And The Implications Of The Real Beef Act On State Truth-In-Menu Laws, Crystal Williams
Crystal Williams
Recent criticism concerning the use of lean finely textured beef (“LFTB”), commonly referred to as “pink slime,” has sparked a national debate about whether LFTB should be included on the label of ground beef products sold to the end consumers. On March 30, 2012, the Requiring Easy and Accurate Labeling Beef Act (the “REAL Beef Act”) was introduced to Congress. If passed, the Act would require that “labels on packages of meat include a statement on whether the meat contains [LFTB].” It is not clear from the express language of the REAL Beef Act and its legislative history whether the …
A Hungry Industry On Rolling Regulations: A Look At Food Truck Regulations In Cities Across The United States, Crystal Williams
A Hungry Industry On Rolling Regulations: A Look At Food Truck Regulations In Cities Across The United States, Crystal Williams
Crystal Williams
Although street vending has always been a part of the American food economy, in recent years, modern food trucks have become a dining trend that is sweeping the country. With the booming popularity of food trucks, cities across the country are considering ways to regulate the growing number of vendors selling convenient and creative meals to patrons. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of regulations and ordinances that govern the operation of mobile food units, commonly known as food trucks, in a variety of American cities. Food trucks are regulated by local government agencies, which take …
Where’S The Beef? An Examination Of The ‘Pink Slime’ Controversy And The Implications Of The Real Beef Act On State Truth-In-Menu Laws, Crystal T. Williams
Where’S The Beef? An Examination Of The ‘Pink Slime’ Controversy And The Implications Of The Real Beef Act On State Truth-In-Menu Laws, Crystal T. Williams
Crystal Williams
Recent criticism concerning the use of lean finely textured beef (“LFTB”), commonly referred to as “pink slime,” has sparked a national debate about whether LFTB should be included on the label of ground beef products sold to the end consumers. On March 30, 2012, the Requiring Easy and Accurate Labeling Beef Act (the “REAL Beef Act”) was introduced to Congress. If passed, the Act would require that “labels on packages of meat include a statement on whether the meat contains [LFTB].” It is not clear from the express language of the REAL Beef Act and its legislative history whether the …