Caveat Emptor, more commonly known as "buyer beware", is what all Alaskan consumers should be taking into consideration as they make their #alaskagrown purchases.
Several times here, and in the comments following, this blog has pointed out the false advertising, misrepresentation, and outright frauds being perpetrated against us all. Naturally, the shills trot right out to shout down the truth....but there's this screenshot....shared by a fellow blog follower:
The above screenshot was taken June 10th from the Facebook page of the business.
Why should this concern you?
The only cattle processed at MMM&S in the past three weeks were direct-from-Canada imports.
Confirmation on MMM&S processing comes from a very reliable source.
So, either this beef magically appeared processed with USDA stamp, or someone is flat out misrepresenting the above as (hashtag) alaskagrown, or it is not freshly aged.
You be the judge here....after all, you are the consumer.
16 comments:
Noticed that none of Mugrage family for the first time did not like the Facebook post the breeders of the Alaska Grown Beef. They usually like or love every post of there beef.
They claim to be Alaska Grown everything according to the ADN article I read maybe this is why the business feels like every piece of meat has to say Alaska Grown when it's not image thing maybe.
Mikes Meats did the direct slaughter from Canada would the beef not be in there store in Eagle River instead of Butcher Block #9 in Anchorage or do these two businesses work together?
I for one Mrs. Blog Writer am curious as to current situation with your Freedom of Information request to the Division of Ag?
I think that's what the writer means that it isn't fresh. And if it truly is fresh it isn't Alaska Grown. Most people know the shell game Mikes meat is running who knows when you get Alaska grown vs just killed in Alaska.
Regarding the FOIA:
First request: May 25th. On June 5th, I received a response letter and denial regulations letter. On June 7th, another FOIA was submitted via email, with no response to date. Today, a follow up email was sent to Lora Haralson, for verification of the new FOIA. As of lunch time, there has been no response.
Ms. Blog writer you don't always get your way in life shoving people around! If you follow the rules and summit things as you should then you get things.
What was your FOIA request that was denied may 25th? Please post screen shot of what you asked and the response from DOA.
Same goes for June 7th. What did you send, what was response?
To Anonymous above, about "shoving people around".
The FOIA I submitted was done as many others have done, via email-which is acceptable.
It was the first FOIA I have done in my life, ever.
I did follow the rules.
DOA has ten working days to respond, per their own (and I presume) State of Alaska policies.
The second FOIA was an amendment to the first, which was made clear. However, I am completely okay with it being considered a "new" request.
When the ten working days' period has elapsed (and either produces results or a written refusal) I will be sharing them.
Ms. Blog Writer sounds like to me you just on a witch hunt! As to what you obviously do not want to disclose as to why we would like to know? Or is this asking too much from a pushy person.
Mikes Meats has been doing a bate and switch just like Nate Burris/ Butcher Block #9/ Mat Valley Meats since they have been in business. This is common business practices for both. They deceive the public daily as has been proven time after time here on this blog alone.
Why has the new owner of MMM&S not changed the name of the business is my question? Any answers out there?
Im pretty sure she said she would disclose it once she gets the information back. Im sure you can wait a few more days. Just go back and put your head in the sand.
What is a kill only that the others are referring to on this blog? And how does it affect if any the meat in Alaska? Can Someone please answer this?
The processing of cattle/hogs/goats can be confusing.
There is "custom exempt" This is where you buy the live animal, and butcher for yourself for your own use where you bought the animal. Typically this takes place on the farm itself, and they may have rudimentary facilities in place for you to use.
There is no regulation over you butchering your own animal on your own property. You can do as you like.
You can also take your live animal to MMM&S for processing. There, they process for you, and you can pay them for cut and wrap, or simply pick up the sides and do it yourself.
Anyone who wants to sell a specific cut of meat to another person or business (at a farmer's market, a butcher shop, to a restaurant, etc) must have the USDA inspection stamp. This is only available to the public at MMM&S in Southcentral at this time. Sellers are not allowed to cut, weigh, or wrap themselves...it can only be done in approved facilities.
"Kill Only" is a phrase that applies to cattle imported from Canada, and hauled directly to the meat plant. It is also known as "import direct to slaughter". These cattle are not bred, or raised, in Alaska. Once they arrive at MMM&S, the importer is allowed two weeks to process the animals. Anyone can import cattle for direct slaughter, or "kill only", as long as the schedule at MMM&S can accommodate them within the two week window. The resulting cuts can then be sold on to consumers.
The main question that remains is this:
Is "kill only" being correctly identified to Alaskan consumers?
Processed at MMM&S does not mean "AlaskaGrown" any longer.
I hope that clarifies the somewhat complicated state of livestock processing for you. If I have made any glaring errors, please feel free to correct!
Completely understand, fresh Dino Ribs! From Canada #Alaska Grown #Lol #WhatAJoke #Canttellthetruth
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