date:May 12, 2012
is USDA-approved and is considered to be safe for consumption; however, meat created by binding several pieces poses a greater risk of bacterial infection.
Cooking process can kill bacteria present in the exterior portion of the meat, which could have been contaminated during the production process, but bacteria could still linger in steaks created from several pieces that have multiple exterior surfaces, according to critics.
In addition to the food safety concerns, consumer rights activists