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Hallmark/Westland Beef Investigation

After the recall of 143 million pounds of beef from Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Co., the largest beef recall in United States history, the federal government is beginning an intensive investigation to bring about changes in food safety procedures. The recalled beef was used as part of the National School Lunch Program, headed by the Department of Agriculture. The Government Accountability Office is undergoing the investigation into the school lunch program.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Rep. Rosa DeLauro has scheduled two food-safety hearings for the month of March. Rep. DeLauro heads the House subcommittee which oversees the USDA’s budget. Top USDA officials will be testifying in relation to the recall. Sen. Herb Kohl, subcommittee on agriculture appropriations chairman, has also scheduled a hearing.

Leading executives from multiple food processing companies, including the president of Hallmark/Westland, have been asked by the House Energy and Commerce Committee to appear at another hearing. The House Energy and Commerce Committee has been studying issues of food safety for over a year.

Meanwhile many schools still have the recalled meat available, but have put it aside so that it can be properly dealt with by the proper authorities.

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