LFTB or Pink Slim ( A Dash of Info)

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Info On The Go, we dive into one of the most controversial—and misunderstood—chapters in modern food history: Lean Finely Textured Beef, better known by its infamously unappetizing nickname, pink slime.At the center of this tale is Eldon Roth, a self-taught innovator who reimagined how the meat industry could operate. Through high-tech processes like centrifugation and ammonium hydroxide treatment, Roth turned what was once discarded beef trimmings into sanitized, usable protein—ushering in a new era of food safety, efficiency, and sustainability.But what started as a quiet revolution in meat processing exploded into national controversy after a 2012 media exposé rocked public perception. The words “pink slime” captured headlines—and consumer outrage. School lunches were pulled. Grocery shelves were cleared. Beef Products Inc. shuttered plants. And what was once seen as a food safety breakthrough became a case study in the power of public perception.In this episode, we’ll unpack:How LFTB works and why it was createdThe science behind the safety—and the backlashThe massive fallout after the media firestormThe billion-dollar defamation lawsuit against ABC NewsTemple Grandin’s unexpected defenseAnd how the USDA eventually reclassified LFTB as ground beef in 2018From innovation to outrage, this is more than a food story—it’s a lesson in transparency, ethics, and the complicated relationship between science, media, and consumer trust. Pink slime may be safe—but is it welcome on our plates? You decide.Thank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Or for Patreonhttps://patreon.com/InfoOnTheGo?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkFollow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com Being Me Is the Best Thing to Be by Judy Erb tells the story of Honey, a curious little turtle who learns that being herself is the very best thing to be. It's a wonderful read for children, parents, and grandparents, celebrating self-confidence and self-acceptance. Be Like Honey Being Me Is the Best Thing to Be by Judy Erb tells the story of Honey, a curious little turtle who  Fresh From Cache™Created by IT professional Joel Folgner, Fresh From Cache delivers tech news, how-tos, and straightf PatreonSupport the show by becoming Patreon . Listen AD free and a week early. Have some one on one time wiOld GloryUse Code INFOGO to get 15% off at checkoutCozy EarthUse Code INFOGO to get 21% OFF Strong Coffee Company Get 20% OFF at cheSupport the showThank You for listening and Stay curious,Kat & WilliamEmail  [email protected] you would like to support Info On The Go click the link belowhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2434258/support Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a review.Follow us on Facebook at Info on the Go!https://www.facebook.com/share/g/159DdiptQh/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://infoonthego.buzzsprout.com