All-beef hot dogs are a beloved American food, distinguished by their production process. They start with finely ground beef trimmings, significantly differing from pork hot dogs that are made through mechanical separation due to food safety concerns like mad cow disease. These trimmings are placed into casings and may be cured or smoked for added flavor. The USDA mandates that products labeled as "100% beef" contain only beef without any poultry or pork. Still, this label does not account for the various seasonings and preservatives included in the product.
When a package claims "100% beef," it means all the meat comes directly from cattle, strictly governed by USDA regulations, ensuring no mixed meats.
The production of all-beef hot dogs begins with fine grinding of meat trimmings, an entirely different process than the mechanical separation used for pork hot dogs.
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