A “Pink Slime”-Using Beef Producer Files For Bankruptcy

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • April 3, 2012
The Wall Street Journal reports that AFA Foods, which contributes to about 2% of total U.S. beef production, has filed for bankruptcy protection.    The company's products are sold by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Burger King Holdings Inc., Jack in the...
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