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Honestly, I'm surprised people didn't already know this. As a vegan I obviously make it my priority to KNOW what I'm putting into my body, but I really am surprised at the amount of fuss going on over this because it reminds me that so many people are just reckless and really don't give a shit about whatever shit they shovel in their mouths.

Was anyone really expecting high quality food for a few bucks at a fast food establishment? If you think this is bad, do some research into the shit that all those places are selling. Go and look into what's REALLY in your KFC or whatever.

Militant said:

Honestly, I'm surprised people didn't already know this. As a vegan I obviously make it my priority to KNOW what I'm putting into my body, but I really am surprised at the amount of fuss going on over this because it reminds me that so many people are just reckless and really don't give a shit about whatever shit they shovel in their mouths.

Was anyone really expecting high quality food for a few bucks at a fast food establishment? If you think this is bad, do some research into the shit that all those places are selling. Go and look into what's REALLY in your KFC or whatever.

I wasn't surprised it had lots of filler in it; in fact, I expected it. What is shocking to me is the fact that it doesn't contain enough beef to be considered by the USDA as "beef." Less than 35%? SHIT!

Poiple said:

Lawsuit to Taco Bell: Where's the beef?

By BOB JOHNSON, Associated Press Bob Johnson, Associated Press – Mon Jan 24, 7:58 pm ET

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – An Alabama law firm claims in a lawsuit that Taco Bell is using false advertising when it refers to using "seasoned ground beef" or "seasoned beef" in its products.

The meat mixture sold by Taco Bell restaurants contains binders and extenders and does not meet the minimum requirements set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to be labeled as "beef," according to the legal complaint. (DAMN! emphasis mine)

The class-action lawsuit was filed Friday in federal court in the Central District of California by the Montgomery law firm Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles.

Attorney Dee Miles said attorneys had Taco Bell's "meat mixture" tested and found it contained less that 35 percent beef. (DAMN again!)

The lawsuit on behalf of Taco Bell customer and California resident Amanda Obney does not seek monetary damages, but asks the court to order Taco Bell to be honest in its advertising.

"We are asking that they stop saying that they are selling beef," Miles said.

Irvine, Calif.-based Taco Bell spokesman Rob Poetsch (PAYCH) said the company denies that its advertising is misleading.

"Taco Bell prides itself on serving high quality Mexican inspired food with great value. We're happy that the millions of customers we serve every week agree," Poetsch said. He said the company would "vigorously defend the suit."

The lawsuit says that Taco Bell's "seasoned beef" contains other ingredients, including water, wheat oats, soy lecithin, maltodrextrin, anti-dusting agent and modified corn starch.

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If these are the other ingredients, I think I'm ok with that.

I like their tacos - fresco style. Yum.

I can't remember the last time I ate at Taco Hell, anyway.

CallMeCarrie said:

Poiple said:

The lawsuit says that Taco Bell's "seasoned beef" contains other ingredients, including water, wheat oats, soy lecithin, maltodrextrin, anti-dusting agent and modified corn starch.

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If these are the other ingredients, I think I'm ok with that.

I like their tacos - fresco style. Yum.

I kind of agree. It's not filler like cardboard, which I believe was found in some Chinese meat.

I was told 15 years ago by someone that worked at a TB plant that they mixed some dry granules in with the meat. and that it was not seasoning. She did not know what it was. She thought it might be dried meat. (the topic came up when I showed her a freeze dried meat paddy from an MRE)

Thankfully, I get all my Mexican food from New York City street vendors around 3 in the morning. I'm sure THEY would never lie about what they're selling.

eck i never eat that mystery meat. i'd get the chapulas with chicken or steak

Genesia said:

I can't remember the last time I ate at Taco Hell, anyway.

Last week for me and I can assure you their "beef" mixture is still deeeeeeelishus.

Another reason I'm glad I'm a vegetarian.

Efan said:

Thankfully, I get all my Mexican food from New York City street vendors around 3 in the morning. I'm sure THEY would never lie about what they're selling.

You don't go to Taco Bell for Mexican.
You go to Taco Bell for Taco Bell.

We have plenty (almost too many, actually) authentic Mexican eateries here.

That's where we go for actual Mexican food.

That would be like going to Pizza Hut for pizza.

Y'all a bunch of snobs.

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johnart said:

Genesia said:

I can't remember the last time I ate at Taco Hell, anyway.

Last week for me and I can assure you their "beef" mixture is still deeeeeeelishus.

If they put oats and corn in that stuff, you'd best believe no one wants me eating it.

johnart said:

Efan said:

Thankfully, I get all my Mexican food from New York City street vendors around 3 in the morning. I'm sure THEY would never lie about what they're selling.

You don't go to Taco Bell for Mexican.
You go to Taco Bell for Taco Bell.

That would be like going to Pizza Hut for pizza.

Y'all a bunch of snobs.

I agree Pizza Hut ain't the greatest pizza. Except for their pan pizza crust, which is

Genesia said:

johnart said:

Last week for me and I can assure you their "beef" mixture is still deeeeeeelishus.

If they put oats and corn in that stuff, you'd best believe no one wants me eating it.

Genesia said:

johnart said:

You don't go to Taco Bell for Mexican.
You go to Taco Bell for Taco Bell.

That would be like going to Pizza Hut for pizza.

Y'all a bunch of snobs.

I agree Pizza Hut ain't the greatest pizza. Except for their pan pizza crust, which is

Oh I totally agree. Super Supreme pan pizza.

But it's it's own thing to me, if that makes any sense.

johnart said:

Genesia said:

I can't remember the last time I ate at Taco Hell, anyway.

Last week for me and I can assure you their "beef" mixture is still deeeeeeelishus.

Whilst shocked that their "mixture" is less than 35% beef, you're right--it ain't like I'm gonna stop eating it every now and then.

Poiple said:

johnart said:

Last week for me and I can assure you their "beef" mixture is still deeeeeeelishus.

Whilst shocked that their "mixture" is less than 35% beef, you're right--it ain't like I'm gonna stop eating it every now and then.

And that's the key to enjoying mystery beef.

johnart said:

Genesia said:

I agree Pizza Hut ain't the greatest pizza. Except for their pan pizza crust, which is

Oh I totally agree. Super Supreme pan pizza.

But it's it's own thing to me, if that makes any sense.

Makes total sense.

Genesia said:

johnart said:

You don't go to Taco Bell for Mexican.
You go to Taco Bell for Taco Bell.

That would be like going to Pizza Hut for pizza.

Y'all a bunch of snobs.

I agree Pizza Hut ain't the greatest pizza. Except for their pan pizza crust, which is

I swore off Pizza Hut from the last time I ate there. Had a hand-tossed crust pizza that tasted just like a damn $5 Tombstone pizza right out of the supermarket.

Poiple said:

Genesia said:

I agree Pizza Hut ain't the greatest pizza. Except for their pan pizza crust, which is

I swore off Pizza Hut from the last time I ate there. Had a hand-tossed crust pizza that tasted just like a damn $5 Tombstone pizza right out of the supermarket.

Oh it's pan or nothing with Pizza Hut.

johnart said:

Poiple said:

I swore off Pizza Hut from the last time I ate there. Had a hand-tossed crust pizza that tasted just like a damn $5 Tombstone pizza right out of the supermarket.

Oh it's pan or nothing with Pizza Hut.

What he said.

johnart said:

Poiple said:

Whilst shocked that their "mixture" is less than 35% beef, you're right--it ain't like I'm gonna stop eating it every now and then.

And that's the key to enjoying mystery beef.

that and knowing what to swallow and what to spit out!

johnart said:

Poiple said:

I swore off Pizza Hut from the last time I ate there. Had a hand-tossed crust pizza that tasted just like a damn $5 Tombstone pizza right out of the supermarket.

Oh it's pan or nothing with Pizza Hut.

oh i love how the bottom is kind of crispy and oily... oh so good.

my brother worked at a Domino's and he would make me pan pizzas with the cheese piled high on the edge of the crust and it would melt down between the crust and the pan and get all crispy on the sides and bottom. that is something the should market!

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OnlyNDaUsa said:

johnart said:

And that's the key to enjoying mystery beef.

that and knowing what to swallow and what to spit out!

Why, because your body's a temple and all of that crap?

so....wtf is a BINDER and an EXTENDER mufukkas?? ..

Genesia said:

johnart said:

Oh it's pan or nothing with Pizza Hut.

What he said.

Oh, god, yes. Pan is the only thing to get at the Hut. I get the beef topping there, because their sauce is so salty already that it needs a less-salty complement. It's delish.

myfavorite said:

so....wtf is a BINDER and an EXTENDER mufukkas?? ..

I am thinking it is a grain based compound that absorbs water, oils, and flavorings to bulk up the meat mixture.

Poiple said:

Lawsuit to Taco Bell: Where's the beef?

By BOB JOHNSON, Associated Press Bob Johnson, Associated Press – Mon Jan 24, 7:58 pm ET

The lawsuit says that Taco Bell's "seasoned beef" contains other ingredients, including water, wheat oats, soy lecithin, maltodrextrin, anti-dusting agent and modified corn starch.

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THA FUCK IS THAT SHIT????????????????

OnlyNDaUsa said:

myfavorite said:

so....wtf is a BINDER and an EXTENDER mufukkas?? ..

I am thinking it is a grain based compound that absorbs water, oils, and flavorings to bulk up the meat mixture.

im like "dog food ingredients?".... smh..

first the nuggets, now the tacos...and i aint touchin long john...