Dan T. Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Lawsuit to Taco Bell: Where's the beef? AP MONTGOMERY, Ala. – An Alabama law firm claims in a lawsuit that Taco Bell is using false advertising when it refers to using "seasoned ground beef" or "seasoned beef" in its products. The meat mixture sold by Taco Bell restaurants contains binders and extenders and does not meet the minimum requirements set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to be labeled as "beef," according to the legal complaint. The class-action lawsuit was filed Friday in federal court in the Central District of California by the Montgomery law firm Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles. Attorney Dee Miles said attorneys had Taco Bell's "meat mixture" tested and found it contained less that 35 percent beef. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110125/ap_on_bi_ge/us_taco_bell_lawsuit Do you care that Taco Bell's "beef" tacos, burritos, and chalupas may not be all that beefy? Or are you satisfied that you can get a cheap, edible meal 24/7, even if the "seasoned beef" may only be 35 percent actual beef? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Excuses Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I haven't had Taco Bell in years. Such low prices for food of that quantity? Doesn't take a genius to figure out that something is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Don't care. It still tastes good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boysetsfire Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I think I know what I want for lunch. :hungry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetoaster Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I don't eat there very often, but I like Taco Bell. And honestly, I don't care what percentage of their "beef" is actual beef. It does surprise me that it has taken this long for a lawsuit to pop up in this society. People have been talking about this for years, and it does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that a lot of their contents are not of the highest quality. It is not like they are intentionally trying to fool people. If someone thinks that they are getting USDA Choice beef at Taco Bell, they have other issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 I noticed that they market a lot of their menu items as "Beefy" -- "Beefy" Crunch Burrito, "Beefy" 5 Layer Burrito... Not "beef" but "beefy". Hmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetoaster Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I noticed that they market a lot of their menu items as "Beefy" -- "Beefy" Crunch Burrito, "Beefy" 5 Layer Burrito... Not "beef" but "beefy". Hmmm. That, sir, is an excellent point. That had annoyed me for some reason, but there is probably a point to it. They also utilize "cheesy" as well. Why can't I sue McDonalds because a quarter pounder with cheese does not have real cheese on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 i've been told that their "beef" comes in powdered form and is mixed with water and comes out looking like beef. any truth to that? either way, the crunch wrap supreme is yummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeman38 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Baja Fresh or Moe's FTW! I hate Taco Hell. Haven't eaten there more than twice in the last 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Not surprised at all. And the 35% that is beef is probably that ammonia-laden stuff. But the "Beef" Baja Chalupa is yummy. "Beef" Meximelt is great as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander PK Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Don't care. It still tastes good. I'm with you. Call it whatever you want, but I'll have another please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 The Meximelt is like crack. I want to know what's up with their refined beans. Also, is it safer to eat the chicken over the beef? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 That's funny. Because not only is the "beef" less than 35% real beef, but my beef burrito is less than 35% "beef". Its mostly lettuce and tomatoes. What can you expect for a dollar, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardi gras skin Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I never get "meat" at Taco Bell. Bean Burritos, cheese quesadillas, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPT_CHAOS47 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 as long as its not leftover penis from a slaughterhouse.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Yeah, I don't care and I still love it. I take my cholesteral/blood pressure meds every day. I'm good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 as long as its not leftover penis from a slaughterhouse.... Q: What sound does the Taco Bell make? A: DONG!!! :paranoid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 as long as its not leftover penis from a slaughterhouse.... What do you think the 35% is. Hey, a bull is hung like a horse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckus Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Don't care. It still tastes good. One day you might learn what a good taco tastes like. I pray for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenspandan Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 it's pretty amazing that expectations have fallen so low that people literally don't think restaurants should have to tell the truth about what's in their food. "eh, i figured it was probably seasoned cardboard. tastes alright anyway." pretty pathetic that some are willing to let corporations take advantage of people to that extreme. it's not like ground beef is some exotic, expensive product. it wouldn't kill them to use real ingredients. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 it's pretty amazing that expectations have fallen so low that people literally don't think restaurants should have to tell the truth about what's in their food. "eh, i figured it was probably seasoned cardboard. tastes alright anyway." pretty pathetic that some are willing to let corporations take advantage of people to that extreme. First Google hit on "Taco Bell ingredients" = http://www.tacobell.com/nutrition/ingredientstatement Scroll down for a complete ingredient list for their seasoned ground beef. It wasn't hard to find. it's not like beef is some exotic, expensive product. it wouldn't kill them to use real ingredients. They fill a niche. Cheap food fast. It's very simple...if they used all real ground beef, they could not charge $.99 for all those menu items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 One day you might learn what a good taco tastes like. I pray for you. i know full well what a good taco tastes like. taco bell, you can definitely argue that it's not a real taco, but it tastes good to me. i don't think i'm eating good mexican....if i want that i go to the local mexican joint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rictus58 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 i know full well what a good taco tastes like. taco bell, you can definitely argue that it's not a real taco, but it tastes good to me. i don't think i'm eating good mexican....if i want that i go to the local mexican joint. But then how can others look down on you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Haven't had Taco Bell since college and that was once http://twitter.com/LATimesfood/statuses/29927493787975680 Not sure I wanted to know this: Taco Bell "beef" is only 36% beef, making you really wonder what the other 64% is. http://gizmo.do/gIsTlX Terrifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Is this REALLY a surprise to anyone? Not moi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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