Address libel, slander, and social media influencing government agency decisions. USDA on Lean Finely Textured Beef.

The USDA recently changed their policy on ground beef being supplied to schools throughout the country. This decision was based on a petition signed by 200,000 people, which is 0.07% of the population. The outcry was in response to libel and slanderous remarks regarding the safest form of ground beef available to consumers (Beef Products Inc. LFTB). This decision was not based on the science and facts, which USDA officials themselves claim prove the safety of the product. Government decisions should not be based on the views of a small percentage when the safety of the majority is at risk.