Hmm must be, I just bought it because I couldn't wait for the free range farm to deliver, but that is a lot more expensive. I just dont know how people put garbage like taco bell into them, I get stomach aches just from a few tacos.

I'm not allowed to buy most chocolate anymore. I can only get fair trade chocolate.

They're not actually suing them for money though, that's the shocking part. They're just demanding that Taco Bell advertise their beef tacos as something else, because by USDA regulations it shouldn't be classified as beef.

I don't know why anybody eats Taco Bell. 'course I have the luxury of living in a city with real Mexican restaurants all over, and a very tasty one about 5 minutes away from my house.

It 100% beef and inspected by the USDA, people really will believe anything based on no evidence.

The problem is, allegedly, that they're advertising it as "seasoned beef tacos" while beef isn't supposed to be called beef if it has addatives and a certain amount of fillers. Their beef filling is not 100% beef. Seriously, just look at their tacos. That doesn't look like any ground beef I've ever cooked before.

It is, and they are. I have worked for Taco Bell for over 6 years, 3 as a manager, its real meat people. The beef has some kind of food coloring in it(for some reason Yum must think it looks better that way) its the same kind of beef you can get at the super market. We get it from Mclane Food Services.

This reminds me of the green onin scare were TB was blamed for getting dozens of people sick because of our green onions, because of that we no longer sell green onions, even though it was later proved that Taco Bell had nothing to do with the whole thing, the people got sick from another place! Yet TB lost a massive amount of business because of it and customers have less choice now(no more green onions on Bell Grandes or what ever else you want) all from people jumping to conclusions with no evidence.

It's real meat, mixed with a bunch of other crap to make it last longer and be cheaper (therefore, make Taco Bell more money). So the beef may be 100% real, the taco filling is not (they freely admit that it is not as well, if you check the nutritional facts).

I know this, when I have a stomach virus, I go to Taco Bell and get a big beef burrito. Fire sauce too.
Then of course, it acts as a purgative. The virus goes out with the burrito. I have done this for years


My son was out sick yesterday, he gave me a gift. His virus.
I was up all night puking, sick as a dog. I think I may drive up the road and have some Taco Bell for lunch.
I gotta get rid of this virus, so miserable I took the day off from work.

Bah this is about as stupid as that guy suing a cafeteria because his wrap was "unsanitary and unfit for human consumption" because it contained an olive pit.

Yes, because everyone looking for a nutritious meal with no fillers goes to taco bell. :rolleyes:

Well how else are you going to get a burrito for $.99?
It still tastes awesome. And you'll find all kinds of weird crap in other foods you use every day. I ate at Taco Bell today, and it was delicious. This will not deter me! :toughninja:

I won't lie, if it isn't toxic, human, or smell and or taste like burning excrement, I'll keep eating there. So what if it isn' 100% beef? Ain't like all the other fast food chains are doing honest business.

But human meat is what they use in their chicken tacos.

I wonder if their sales were hurt since this lawsuit went on the news

The Taco Filling is beef, it last the same amount of time normal beef last for, we have to follow industry standards, we use are beef sooner and keep it around for a shorter period of time than many do at there homes(5 days tops normal, often less). Now as for the quality well its high in fat and has a fair amount of water in it, if you notice the the meat at Taco Bell always looks moist. I don't eat the food myself, its been years since I made myself something to eat there. Though I now and again try some of the frutistas.

While what you say is true about the Taco Filling, because by def if there is anything other than meat(i.e water,spices) the filling itself is not 100% beef. But this is not what the lawsuit is about or the perception being presented, its about the meat having "fillers" of unknown, dubious or perhaps dangerous origin. Which is absurd. Reminds me of the people thinking the chicken from KFC came from some mutant animal.

A false stereotype about us Americans is that when we eat fast "food" like this, we have no clue it's bad for us, or that the food isn't top quality. In reality, just about everyone knows the food is terrible for you, it's just that the price is just so damn low and attractive. Who really ever thought Taco Bell had quality beef when they can sell so many items on their menu for around a dollar? Some people I'm sure, but every country has it's fair share of stupid people.

Where I live in San Francisco, all the Taco Bells are too far away for me to bother going to, but even I did want to, there isn't a lot on their menu that's even worth it anyway. The most economical thing to buy is a bunch of cheap Tacos, but even then the shells are often rubbery as hell and are unpleasant to eat. Luckily I can easily go to Chipotle which, while pretty damn expensive for my college-student wallet, has amazing tacos that make Taco Bell look like... well, whoever's lower than Taco Bell on the "Mexican Food" food chain, if such an unholy place exists.

As a side note, I hope one day we can learn how McDonalds can sell a McDouble (two patties of some sort of beef-like substance, cheese and a bun) for $1.00. Whatever they do must be both fascinating and horrifying.

Pretty sure McDonalds will be the first ones pioneering Vat Grown Meat sales.

I worked at one my senior year. We made the taco/burrito meat with; 10 lbs ground chuck, two cups oats, and two cups seasoning.



Nah, people hate it. I guess that's why there's one on damn near every corner.

Sawdust, cloning, and the tears of babies.

That's funny, because when I make tacos at home they don't come out looking or tasting anything like they do at Taco Bell. Industry secrets? Bah!!! I wouldnt buy that for a dime, If one makes tacos with real 100% beef, it's going to look like you made it with 100% beef, not that grey looking beeflike substance that they pass off as real beef.

I can understand that they use spices, and maybe a certain amount of grease and water may be included in the raw product, but once cooked, a great deal of that oil and water is cooked out, and the remaining portion should be considerably more than 30% meat..

So again, all I want is to know what the heck I am putting into my body when I eat at Taco Bell, cause it sure as hell ain't even close to 100% beef

We have a little bit better taste in Canada

:rolleyes:

If you purchase fast food, you are without question, paying for 'almost-food' to put into your body.

Anyone who expected something that is in some form, shape or way good for your body was very sadly deluded in the first place and deserves whatever they get.

:turned:

To actually contribute to this topic, obviously fast food is pretty much garbage but people should have the right to know what they are putting in. I don't mean just for Taco Bell, but for all fast food restaurants.

I agree. Just can't get folks around here to serve mayo with french fries...