💡 Fun fact: A single package of ground beef may contain meat from dozens of animals—but all are USDA-inspected beef.

🌎 3. The Horse Meat Myth (Debunked)

• U.S. law: Horse slaughter for human consumption is effectively banned (no USDA-inspected plants operate).
• 2013 Europe scandal: Involved mislabeled frozen meals—never impacted U.S. fresh meat.
• Today: U.S. supermarkets do not sell horse meat as beef. It’s illegal and economically unfeasible.