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Monday, April 15, 2013  At least 2 other devices have been located in Boston

Saturday, April 13, 2013  The U.S. Department of Agriculture says a Louisiana-based meat packing company has expanded a recall of meat products because of possible bacterial contamination.

Friday, March 29, 2013  A proposed law allowing the slaughter of horses for human consumption is proving tough to stomach for some.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Some feedlots, meatpackers closing after US ranchers sold off cattle amid widespread drought

Monday, July 23, 2012  Cargill Beef recalls 30,000 pounds of ground beef produced in Pennsylvania that may contain salmonella

Friday, May 18, 2012  Two South Carolina companies are recalling nearly 7,000 pounds of ground beef which possibly are contaminated with E.coli.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  The South Carolina House wants to ban public schools from buying meat containing the common beef filler dubbed "pink slime."

Monday, October 24, 2011  Ranchers lose millions of dollars as high beef prices, poor economy spawn surge in rustling

Monday, August 15, 2011  Publix Super Markets Inc. and Kroger Co. are among the grocery stores recalling certain packages of ground beef due to possible E. coli contamination.

Monday, May 16, 2011  U.S. cattle inspectors move operations north of the border, raising concern that infected cattle may find their way into U.S. markets.

Wednesday, March 09, 2011  Agribusiness is one of the largest industries in South Carolina and its future depends on up-and-coming farmers.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011  Updated with official statement from president and chief concept officer. 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.

Thursday, June 11, 2009  A South Carolina meat processor has recalled some beef products because of possible contamination by E. coli bacteria.