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Pasadena ISD puts hold on questionable meat

The Texas Department of Agriculture asked area school districts, including Pasadena ISD, to put on hold a meat that it considers questionable. 

Pasadena ISD was shipped some of meat in question from 21st Century Foods which received it from Westland Meat Company. However, this meat had not been prepared or served to Pasadena ISD students. According to published and broadcast reports, it is alleged that Westland butchered weak or ill cattle. 

The Texas Department of Agriculture advised Pasadena ISD to keep the meat on hold until the district receives notification as to the further steps that should be taken. 

"We are thankful that we had not served the questionable meat to our students because the safety and well-being of our students is always our first priority," explains Candace Ahlfinger, spokesperson for the district. "We are also thankful that our parents and students do not have to worry about whether or not they ate the affected beef."