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Pink Slime Debate

In this undated image released by Beef Products Inc., boneless lean beef trimmings are shown before packaging. The debate over �pink slime� in chopped beef is hitting critical mass. The term, adopted by opponents of �lean finely textured beef,� describes the processed trimmings cleansed with ammonia and commonly mixed into ground meat. Federal regulators say it meets standards for food safety. Critics liken it to pet food _ and their battle has suddenly gone viral amid new media attention and a snowballing online petition. (AP Photo/Beef Products Inc.)

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