Taco Bell Introduces the Horse Meat Burrito

usc90grad · 03-01-2013, 03:23 PM

Horse Meat Found At Taco Bell

Taco Bell's ground beef is among the four new products found by the UK's Food Standards Agency to contain more than 1 percent horse meat, the BBC reported.

The restaurant chain only has three locations in Britain, and said all affected products have been removed. The products came from a European supplier, the company told the BBC. At least 95 percent of Britain's chain restaurants have now been tested for horse meat, according to the BBC.

The horse meat was first discovered in January in frozen burgers in the UK and Ireland. Since then, testing has revealed that many processed food and beef products contain it. Burger King in Ireland admitted that some of its burgers contained horse meat. Ikea meatballs in Europe were also affected.

Taco Bell sent us this statement to stress that the finding wouldn't affect its U.S. business:

"Our domestic restaurants have not been, and will not be, impacted because we do not use any meat from Europe. We stand for quality and we use 100% premium beef. Like all beef in the United States, ours is USDA inspected and then passes our own 20 quality checkpoints."

http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily...164022814.html

LBC · 03-01-2013, 03:58 PM

Seems kind of silly to be complaining about the quality of the 'meat product' at a Taco Bell.

2000grad · 03-01-2013, 04:05 PM

Horsemeat is not uncommon in many places

TheMule · 03-01-2013, 04:21 PM

It's got a little gitty-up to it.

usc90grad · 03-01-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000grad

Horsemeat is not uncommon in many places

It is in the UK and US.

Nassau Gamecock · 03-02-2013, 10:44 AM

understand a lady got really sick eating one.but now.. her condition is stable.

usc52 · 03-02-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Nassau Gamecock

understand a lady got really sick eating one.but now.. her condition is stable.

I see what you did there....

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RGHoskins · 03-02-2013, 08:57 PM

I don't think I would want to eat horse meat from taco bell.

Spur's Addiction · 03-02-2013, 09:37 PM

I don't eat any meat from Taco Bell.

RGHoskins · 03-02-2013, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spur's Addiction

I don't eat any meat from Taco Bell.

Taco Bell is amazing.

Spur's Addiction · 03-02-2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RGHoskins

Taco Bell is amazing.

I like their 7 layer burrito. But their 'beef' has always scared me.

RGHoskins · 03-02-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Spur's Addiction

I like their 7 layer burrito. But their 'beef' has always scared me.

It's like a hotdog. I don't wanna know what's in it. But horse meat is a hair too exotic to sell for a buck 19 and make me feel comfortable.

robgusc76 · 03-02-2013, 10:15 PM

Serious question for the people who are up in arms about the horse meat. Whats the difference between eating horse meat and cow mean? Its pretty much the same deal, only difference is like said above, its exotic.

RGHoskins · 03-02-2013, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by robgusc76

Serious question for the people who are up in arms about the horse meat. Whats the difference between eating horse meat and cow mean? Its pretty much the same deal, only difference is like said above, its exotic.

Thats pretty much it for me. I don't wanna eat 99 cent Calamari (sp?) either.

robgusc76 · 03-02-2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RGHoskins

Thats pretty much it for me. I don't wanna eat 99 cent Calamari (sp?) either.

Im with you on that! I draw the fast food line at seafood!

Spur's Addiction · 03-02-2013, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RGHoskins

Thats pretty much it for me. I don't wanna eat 99 cent Calamari (sp?) either.

'This American life' did an episode on what can be passed off as imiation calamari. You won't eat it again if you listen to it.

RGHoskins · 03-02-2013, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Spur's Addiction

'This American life' did an episode on what can be passed off as imiation calamari. You won't eat it again if you listen to it.

I hate Calamri. I'd rather eat a tire.

cockymac · 03-02-2013, 11:26 PM

I don't care. Horse, cow, duck, beaver, snake, deer, squirrel... As long as it isn't going to kill me and it tastes good. Now, I wouldnt eat cat or dog unless I needed it to survive.

AikenRooster · 03-03-2013, 09:26 AM

It's really all about what we've been conditioned to eat. I'm sure there is a tribe of people in Africa, somewhere, who hold the Rooster in high regard(as it should be, LOL!), and will not eat it, but will eat the poor Dog with regularity.

FloydTheBarber · 03-03-2013, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RGHoskins

I hate Calamri. I'd rather eat a tire.

You hate calimari, but love Taco Bell.

Classic

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usc90grad Cum Laude Cock Male Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Waxhaw, NC Posts: 38,243 CockyCash: 1880	Taco Bell Introduces the Horse Meat Burrito Horse Meat Found At Taco Bell Taco Bell's ground beef is among the four new products found by the UK's Food Standards Agency to contain more than 1 percent horse meat, the BBC reported. The restaurant chain only has three locations in Britain, and said all affected products have been removed. The products came from a European supplier, the company told the BBC. At least 95 percent of Britain's chain restaurants have now been tested for horse meat, according to the BBC. The horse meat was first discovered in January in frozen burgers in the UK and Ireland. Since then, testing has revealed that many processed food and beef products contain it. Burger King in Ireland admitted that some of its burgers contained horse meat. Ikea meatballs in Europe were also affected. Taco Bell sent us this statement to stress that the finding wouldn't affect its U.S. business: "Our domestic restaurants have not been, and will not be, impacted because we do not use any meat from Europe. We stand for quality and we use 100% premium beef. Like all beef in the United States, ours is USDA inspected and then passes our own 20 quality checkpoints." http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily...164022814.html __________________

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LBC 2nd Team All-American Male Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kitty Hawk, NC Posts: 8,676 CockyCash: 500	Re: Taco Bell Introduces the Horse Meat Burrito Seems kind of silly to be complaining about the quality of the 'meat product' at a Taco Bell. __________________ "I hate this place but I love these chords!"

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2000grad Unofficial WDW Expert Male Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SC Posts: 16,389 CockyCash: 1000468	Re: Taco Bell Introduces the Horse Meat Burrito Horsemeat is not uncommon in many places __________________ BLOG

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TheMule Br Ba Male Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gaffney, SC Posts: 10,208 CockyCash: 1000200	Re: Taco Bell Introduces the Horse Meat Burrito It's got a little gitty-up to it. __________________ gt Here's to you, Feisty and Spurd&Fthrd.

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Nassau Gamecock Two Deep Male Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nassau Bahamas Posts: 1,138 CockyCash: 500	Re: Taco Bell Introduces the Horse Meat Burrito understand a lady got really sick eating one.but now.. her condition is stable. __________________ under a coconut tree!

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Spur's Addiction Been caught moddin'... Male Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Raleigh (AKA ASheShe Central) Posts: 15,857 CockyCash: 200	Re: Taco Bell Introduces the Horse Meat Burrito I don't eat any meat from Taco Bell. __________________

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robgusc76 1st Team All-American Male Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Columbia Posts: 11,171 CockyCash: 101200	Re: Taco Bell Introduces the Horse Meat Burrito Serious question for the people who are up in arms about the horse meat. Whats the difference between eating horse meat and cow mean? Its pretty much the same deal, only difference is like said above, its exotic. __________________

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cockymac i played d&d Male Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,607 CockyCash: 300500	Re: Taco Bell Introduces the Horse Meat Burrito I don't care. Horse, cow, duck, beaver, snake, deer, squirrel... As long as it isn't going to kill me and it tastes good. Now, I wouldnt eat cat or dog unless I needed it to survive.

03-03-2013, 09:26 AM	#19
AikenRooster Most hated poster. Male Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The poor man's side of Aiken, SC Posts: 3,432 CockyCash: 100400	Re: Taco Bell Introduces the Horse Meat Burrito It's really all about what we've been conditioned to eat. I'm sure there is a tribe of people in Africa, somewhere, who hold the Rooster in high regard(as it should be, LOL!), and will not eat it, but will eat the poor Dog with regularity. __________________ "The future disappears into memory With only a moment between Forever dwells in that moment Hope is what remains to be seen Forever dwells in that moment Hope is what remains to be seen" Rush "The Garden"

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