Do you eat Taco Bell?

[Go Getter]

Lawsuit: Taco Bell Ground Beef Is Really Just "Meat Filling"

http://consumerist.com/tacobellbeefy.jpg

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - What's in a name? That's the question at the heart of a class action lawsuit Montgomery, Alabama law firm Beasley Allen filed targeting fast food giant Taco Bell. The lawsuit claims the company uses "false advertising" on its menu and in its advertisements.

WSFA 12 News contacted the Taco Bell Corporation for a response to the lawsuit. Company spokesman Rob Poetsch issued this statement::

"Taco Bell prides itself on serving high quality Mexican inspired food with great value. We're happy that the millions of customers we serve every week agree. We deny our advertising is misleading in any way and we intend to vigorously defend the suit.

"The complaint alleges that what Taco Bell calls "beef" doesn't meet the minimum requirements set by the USDA to be called "beef" or "seasoned ground beef" or anything of the kind.

"Rather than beef, these food items are actually made with a substance known as "taco meat filling," according to the lawsuit.

The lawsuit states that Taco Bell should refer to its product as "taco meat filling" because it contains mostly "extenders" and other non-meat substances.

What are these substances? The document lists water, "Isolated Oat Product," wheat oats, soy lecithin, maltodrextrin, anti-dusting agent, autolyzed yeast extract, modified corn starch and sodium phosphate as well as beef and seasonings.

The USDA defines "beef" as "flesh of cattle."

The definition as read in the lawsuit states "Ground beef" "shall consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef with or without seasoning and without the addition of beef fat as such, shall not contain more than 30 percent fat, and shall not contain added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders."

The USDA policy book requires food labeled as "taco filling" to contain "at least 40 percent fresh meat," and the label must show the true product name.

In containers shipped to Taco Bell stores, not seen by consumers, the label reads: "Taco Meat Filling."

Beasley Allen law firm adds that what Taco Bell is marketing as beef only contains 36% meat.

[Scientist]

Still tastes descent, is cheap and convenient which is why i will continue to go there.

[UtahJazzFan88]

Still tastes descent, is cheap and convenient which is why i will continue to go there.

Exactly, may not be very healthy, but that's why I continue to go there.

[Go Getter]

36% meat though.

Trust me, if you laid off the Taco Bell and processed foods for a few months and then went and tried some it would make you sick.

Stick to farmer's markets/raw foods/home cooked meals....it'll make you feel better in the long run.

[Go Getter]

Exactly, may not be very healthy, but that's why I continue to go there.


Gotta think long term amigo.

And you could make tacos for .69 a piece just go to taco bell and get some free sauces:oldlol:

[Brujesino]

I love meat filling in my crunch wrap

[Go Getter]

I love meat filling in my crunch wrap


You from Cali I know they have Taco stands everywhere [they do here in Utah], why would you eat Taco Bell?

[Kobe Jnr]

I love meat filling in my crunch wrap

I told you not to come back!

I remember seeing taco bells over here years ago.. don't think we have them anymore though..

[Captain Kirk]

Hell no I don't. Maybe once a year, and that will be due to it being like a last option for whatever insane reason, but typically I stay far away.

[Scientist]

Gotta think long term amigo.

And you could make tacos for .69 a piece just go to taco bell and get some free sauces:oldlol:

The food you eat is not the only thing that effects your life span. Where you live, genes and other factors do as well. I enjoy saving, eating good food and the convenience. I want to live my life enjoying every step of it. Therefore i will eat what i want throughout life to fully enjoy it.

[Brujesino]

You from Cali I know they have Taco stands everywhere [they do here in Utah], why would you eat Taco Bell?
Havent gone in over a year but i dont mind it, and yes taco stands and such are all over the place about 3 within a 10 minute walk.

[-playmaker-]

there are a few fast food places that I now refues to go to in my old age, lol

Taco Bell is one of them...

yeah that stuff was kinda good when I was like 21...now I find it completely uneatable, and that food makes me feel AWFUL after I eat it...

I will eat a few things at Taco Bueno still though...but it is rare


I also refuse Burger King...YUCK...that new burger they show on TV with cheese and peppers IN THE MEAT?...YUCK...why not just use a slice of cheese and actual peppers?...gotta trick it up all silly to remind us it isn't real food?

Jack in the Box is another...although I think I could find a few things on that menu I could eat...I actually used to like their tacos even though they are mush dipping in grease...

for the most part I now try to avoid fast food at all costs...it is a last resort for me...

[-playmaker-]

36% meat though.

Trust me, if you laid off the Taco Bell and processed foods for a few months and then went and tried some it would make you sick.

Stick to farmer's markets/raw foods/home cooked meals....it'll make you feel better in the long run.
that happens to me now...

I don't eat fast food that often...sometimes I will dive straight into a huge "meal deal" burger and fries and I feel like complete SHIT right after...it will ruin my day even...

[Scientist]

^ Do you not buy burger patties from the Deli? They put cheese in the hambuger to keep it moist. It's delicious and makes a world of difference. That's why they say not to judge unless you've tried it.

[-playmaker-]

^ Do you not buy burger patties from the Deli? They put cheese in the hambuger to keep it moist. It's delicious and makes a world of difference. That's why they say not to judge unless you've tried it.
I buy ground beef from the grocery store, which is probably not the great, I understand...but it isn't "grade D" beef that fast food joints use either...

Bell and those other places use the cheapest worst possible ingrediants they can use without it being just flat out "illegal"...

[Timmy D for MVP]

Naw I did for the longest time but then I got to a point where anytime I ate it I had some serious stomach trouble.

Then I realized Dell Taco is far cheaper and I like their food better and it doesn't give me stomach troubles.

[Scientist]

I buy ground beef from the grocery store, which is probably not the great, I understand...but it isn't "grade D" beef that fast food joints use either...

Bell and those other places use the cheapest worst possible ingrediants they can use without it being just flat out "illegal"...


I doubt that... they probably look for what's cheapest not what's worst...

[-playmaker-]

I doubt that... they probably look for what's cheapest not what's worst...
those two things go hand in hand...

[Scientist]

Naw I did for the longest time but then I got to a point where anytime I ate it I had some serious stomach trouble.

Then I realized Dell Taco is far cheaper and I like their food better and it doesn't give me stomach troubles.

Del Taco beans are good because they cook them fresh every mourning. So bean burrito's are not as bad for you as you might think.

[Go Getter]

The food you eat is not the only thing that effects your life span. Where you live, genes and other factors do as well. I enjoy saving, eating good food and the convenience. I want to live my life enjoying every step of it. Therefore i will eat what i want throughout life to fully enjoy it.


You are more than welcomed, it's your right...but you cannot pick your genes and most young folks can't pick where they live...you can however pick and choose what to put in your body.

It's not only about the food being crap, it's about them charging you for inferior products.

They could serve you healthy food but they don't care about you in the least bit they sell you crap.

At least I can surmise that the guy at the taco stand is eating the same stuff he's selling me.

I'm not going to make any person or group of people rich by selling me stuff that makes me and my family sick and fat.

[Go Getter]

The same people that sell the meat to Taco Bell sell dog food meat stuffs #imjustsaying.

[Scientist]

those two things go hand in hand...

No, not always.

[Go Getter]

Beans, ground beef (Turkey is even better and cheaper), taco shells/tortillas, etc, etc are all very cheap and the dishes are easy to make.

[Go Getter]

No, not always.
Splitting hairs? You know he's right for the most part.

Taco Bell has the cheapest meat, and it has tons of phosphates, nitrates, and fillers....it's the same meat they feed dogs.

[Scientist]

The same people that sell the meat to Taco Bell sell dog food meat stuffs #imjustsaying.

This has long been a rumor, can you back up such a statement?

[Scientist]

Splitting hairs? You know he's right for the most part.

Splitting hairs? My point was that these food places go for what's cheapest not what's worst for the consumer. He didn't argue my point...

And just like the grocery store, there are things better for you that are cheaper.

For example Superior grocers, 50ct tortillas that are fresh are cheaper then any of the other ones.

[Go Getter]

This has long been a rumor, can you back up such a statement?


I know two people that have worked for them and they say that Purina sells meat to Taco Bell and Jack in the Box.

Still trying to find out for sure.

[-playmaker-]

Splitting hairs? My point was that these food places go for what's cheapest not what's worst for the consumer. He didn't argue my point...

And just like the grocery store, there are things better for you that are cheaper.

For example Superior grocers, 50ct tortillas that are fresh are cheaper then any of the other ones.
okay, I agree...they go for as "cheap" as they can go without it being flat out "illegal"

it IS...GRADE D BEEF



I mean, come on man Taco Bell has a history of salmonella poisoning...their beef is not healthy, this should be common sense

[Scientist]

I know two people that have worked for them and they say that Purina sells meat to Taco Bell and Jack in the Box.

Still trying to find out for sure.

If this was the case a there would be numerous articles about it. Sort of like how Pizza hut is known to have silicone in their cheese.

[Go Getter]

Splitting hairs? My point was that these food places go for what's cheapest not what's worst for the consumer. He didn't argue my point...

And just like the grocery store, there are things better for you that are cheaper.

For example Superior grocers, 50ct tortillas that are fresh are cheaper then any of the other ones.


Yeah but are they tortillas or something different?

Meat (well enough to fill a taco) can be priced reasonably so the consumer may afford it...Taco Bell chooses to serve you inferior quality meat and you buy it from them because you are lazy (for the sake of convo).

Seems to me like you;re aiding an entity that doesn't think much of you.

[Go Getter]

okay, I agree...they go for as "cheap" as they can go without it being flat out "illegal"

it IS...GRADE D BEEF



I mean, come on man Taco Bell has a history of salmonella poisoning...their beef is not healthy, this should be common sense


Well from what I gather from this story they are illegally marking their meat as beef because it doesn't meat the minimum standards.

[Scientist]

okay, I agree...they go for as "cheap" as they can go without it being flat out "illegal"

it IS...GRADE D BEEF



I mean, come on man Taco Bell has a history of salmonella poisoning...their beef is not healthy, this should be common sense

Do you realize that a corporation giving out that much food will tend to have a higher chance of food poisoning?

And i'm not arguing Taco Bell is in any way good for you. I simply stated that the food is descent, it's cheap and convenient which is why i will continue to buy there.

[Go Getter]

Do you realize that a corporation giving out that much food will tend to have a higher chance of food poisoning?

And i'm not arguing Taco Bell is in any way good for you. I simply stated that the food is descent, it's cheap and convenient which is why i will continue to buy there.


The food is not decent it is garbage but by all means do whatever you see fit, just know you are eating bullshit, lol, don't use euphemisms...

[-playmaker-]

Do you realize that a corporation giving out that much food will tend to have a higher chance of food poisoning?

their are many many many places that give out "that much food" and don't have a rep for food poisoning like they do...

like my Grocery Store...


http://thenewschronicle.com/taco-bells-salmonella-poisoning/080806552/

there you go...

[Scientist]

their are many many many places that give out "that much food" and don't have a rep for food poisoning like they do...

like my Grocery Store...


http://thenewschronicle.com/taco-bells-salmonella-poisoning/080806552/

there you go...

Well for one grocery stores will never be targeted as the source of poisoning. Usually the manufacturer or distributor will since that manufacturer will be sold at multiple stores.

Taco bell however is going to be the only site of poisoning which is why they'll get the name for it.

And taco bell probably dishes out more pounds of beef a day then your grocery store does a year.

[Go Getter]

Well for one grocery stores will never be targeted as the source of poisoning. Usually the manufacturer or distributor will since that manufacturer will be sold at multiple stores.

Taco bell however is going to be the only site of poisoning which is why they'll get the name for it.

And taco bell probably dishes out more pounds of beef a day then your grocery store does a year.


Well you'd have to take into account the fact that their meat is only 36% beef though...:oldlol:

[Scientist]

Well you'd have to take into account the fact that their meat is only 36% beef though...:oldlol:

doesn't matter, it only takes a few cells to contaminate.

[Scientist]

The food is not decent it is garbage but by all means do whatever you see fit, just know you are eating bullshit, lol, don't use euphemisms...


Well that's subjective... so no point of arguing your post. But i can tell you that there is no bull shit in there... the article lists the ingredients in their beef/meat filling.

[-playmaker-]

I am sure Tom Thumb and Walmart throw around just as much meat...

this whole country is a giant Walmart...

[-playmaker-]

I've never seen someone defend Taco Bell like this...

[baseketball4life]

don't eat taco bell but thats some gross shat

[-playmaker-]

The Worst Fast Food in America: Esquire's Chef Survey

Eminent chefs from around the country sound off on the most insulting brands in drive-through eating, and why they're ruining food. Meat hose, anyone?

http://www.esquire.com/the-side/feature/worst-fast-food-0909

[Scientist]

Walmart does not sell cooked beef so this is irrelevant. I doubt walmart gives out anywhere near as much meat as Taco Bell. I am only defending taco bell because there are some dumb comments being made about the place.

1) Taco bell's intention is to buy what's worst for the consumer
2) Taco bell buys food from purina dog food company
3) Taco bell serves bull shit

[Go Getter]

Well that's subjective... so no point of arguing your post. But i can tell you that there is no bull shit in there... the article lists the ingredients in their beef/meat filling.
*I was speaking on the amount of beef sold by local stores as compared to Taco Bell (it was a joke)*

It is not subjective though....the food they sell is bullshit.

Fillers. Nitrates. Phosphates.

All bullshit put in the food to benefit the retailer and not you the consumer.

In addition to making the retailer more coin it makes you fat, adversely affects your bodily functions, and can sometimes cause cancer.

[Scientist]

The Worst Fast Food in America: Esquire's Chef Survey

Eminent chefs from around the country sound off on the most insulting brands in drive-through eating, and why they're ruining food. Meat hose, anyone?

http://www.esquire.com/the-side/feature/worst-fast-food-0909

That's based off of a survey... not by quality of ingredients.

[oh the horror]

Trust me, if you laid off the Taco Bell and processed foods for a few months and then went and tried some it would make you sick.

Stick to farmer's markets/raw foods/home cooked meals....it'll make you feel better in the long run.



This is truth. I wont even eat at Taco Bell anymore.


As a matter of fact, most fast food upsets my stomach now in a major way.

[Go Getter]

The lawsuit states that Taco Bell should refer to its product as "taco meat filling" because it contains mostly "extenders" and other non-meat substances.

What are these substances? The document lists water, "Isolated Oat Product," wheat oats, soy lecithin, maltodrextrin, anti-dusting agent, autolyzed yeast extract, modified corn starch and sodium phosphate as well as beef and seasonings.

TRANSLATION: They're feeding you bullshit.

[-playmaker-]

Walmart does not sell cooked beef so this is irrelevant. I doubt walmart gives out anywhere near as much meat as Taco Bell. I am only defending taco bell because there are some dumb comments being made about the place.

1) Taco bell's intention is to buy what's worst for the consumer
2) Taco bell buys food from purina dog food company
3) Taco bell serves bull shit
all 3 of those could be true in a literal sense...it wouldn't shock me one bit if there was actual "bull shit" in that food...the same ingrediants as dog food isn't shocking at all...

if they were legally capable to giving you food that is worse than what they sell now..THEY WOULD!!!

[Mr. Grieves]

No I don't go there. Love me some tacos and theirs are sh*t.

[Scientist]

*I was speaking on the amount of beef sold by local stores as compared to Taco Bell (it was a joke)*

It is not subjective though....the food they sell is bullshit.

Fillers. Nitrates. Phosphates.

All bullshit put in the food to benefit the retailer and not you the consumer.

In addition to making the retailer more coin it makes you fat, adversely affects your bodily functions, and can sometimes cause cancer.

Okay, don't tell me about cancer because i know more about it then you can digest in one night. Nitrates and phosphates are commonly used preservatives, in fact you take in more drinking water then you will eating taco bell.

[Go Getter]

Okay, don't tell me about cancer because i know more about it then you can digest in one night. Nitrates and phosphates are commonly used preservatives, in fact you take in more drinking water then you will eating taco bell.


No one is trying to dispute your knowledge of cancer sir....I'm simply stating that some chemicals that are put in our foods can cause cancer, make you obese, and increase blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

The water we drink is another topic altogether.

[Scientist]

all 3 of those could be true in a literal sense...it wouldn't shock me one bit if there was actual "bull shit" in that food...the same ingrediants as dog food isn't shocking at all...

if they were legally capable to giving you food that is worse than what they sell now..THEY WOULD!!!

Someone mention splitting hairs?

And no, i don't believe companies intend to give their customers the worst food, but rather a some ratio between profit and food quality.

Why? Because even if there was no government regulation it would take 1 news story to break taco bell. If proven true, who on earth would go there? They value public image as any large corporation.

[Go Getter]

if they were legally capable to giving you food that is worse than what they sell now..THEY WOULD!!!


:applause:

A company that sells you 36% of what you pay for really doesn't think much of you.

[Go Getter]

Someone mention splitting hairs?

And no, i don't believe companies intend to give their customers the worst food, but rather a some ratio between profit and food quality.

The minimum requirement is 40%.

40% meat and they aren't even meeting that meager expectation.

I think they only care about the hard margin.....damn the consumer.

[Scientist]

No one is trying to dispute your knowledge of cancer sir....I'm simply stating that some chemicals that are put in our foods can cause cancer, make you obese, and increase blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

The water we drink is another topic altogether.

No, it's not. I am telling you that the amount of phosphates and nitrates you take in from that food is no different than the water deemed drinkable. Therefore it shouldn't be something against taco bell because every fast food place gives out water.

[Scientist]

The minimum requirement is 40%.

40% meat and they aren't even meeting that meager expectation.

I think they only care about the hard margin.....damn the consumer.

You are going off of a lawsuit. Innocent until proven guilty. Until they prove that they were using 35% i will continue to believe they are using the correct amount to define it as beef. And they can call it beef filler if they want. It tastes fine to me and many others that continue to bring taco bell profits.

[-playmaker-]

Someone mention splitting hairs?

And no, i don't believe companies intend to give their customers the worst food, but rather a some ratio between profit and food quality.
you are smart enough to understand that I didn't mean they go out of their way to give you the worst ingrediants possible...they go out of their way to give you the cheapest possible though, which I am sure translates to horrible quality...that is why it is cheap to produce



this whole arguemnet is f*ckin stupid...the shit is really bad okay?...fast food kills more people in this country than f*ckin tobacco and alcohol...you can eat it if you want...you shoudn't defend it though...and yeah, any of those things can be had safely in moderation, I know...it is still really unhealthy shit though, end of story

[Go Getter]

No, it's not. I am telling you that the amount of phosphates and nitrates you take in from that food is no different than the water deemed drinkable. Therefore it shouldn't be something against taco bell because every fast food place gives out water.


Water is a different subject altogether.

We are talking about meat products.

Water is regulated by a totally different group of people.

[Go Getter]

You are going off of a lawsuit. Innocent until proven guilty. Until they prove that they were using 35% i will continue to believe they are using the correct amount to define it as beef. And they can call it beef filler if they want. It tastes fine to me and many others that continue to bring taco bell profits.


Right on.

[Scientist]

Water is a different subject altogether.

We are talking about meat products.

Water is regulated by a totally different group of people.

Why does it matter? Those chemicals are fine to consume with water, why are they not when served in food at a lower conc.?

[Maga_1]

We don't have Taco Bell here :cry:

[Go Getter]

Why does it matter? Those chemicals are fine to consume with water, why are they not when served in food at a lower conc.?


So you're saying it's fine to put additives in our water in food?

So we should just accept it because it's inevitable? Or we should try to avoid it and hold our gov't and corporations accountable for their actions or lack thereof (while avoiding unhealthy chemicals at all costs?)?

Seems like you are making excuses and finding every way to make excuses for being to lazy to make your own food.

[Scientist]

So you're saying it's fine to put additives in our water in food?

So we should just accept it because it's inevitable? Or we should try to avoid it and hold our gov't and corporations accountable for their actions or lack thereof (while avoiding unhealthy chemicals at all costs?)?

Seems like you are making excuses and finding every way to make excuses for being to lazy to make your own food.

Okay lay off the personal remarks, no need to act childish. I eat taco bell 2-3 times a year, is that a crime? Does that make me lazy? You don't even know me, so to judge someone based off of 60+ posts is ridiculous.

What i am telling you is that those chemicals at those low concentrations are not found harmful. So i don't understand why you keep coming back to them... I do not think the government should do anything, smaller government is better IMO. I think if people are old enough to buy food on their own, they are old enough to decide what's good for them. Why should the government have to make laws to guide people? IF you think the food is bad, don't eat it. There shouldn't be laws to prohibit those that think it's fine from eating it...

It's like banning Mcdonalds because it made someone fat... why? They had the will power to stop/never eat it in the first place.

[SCdac]

I live in San Antonio and Mexican restaurants are like a dime a dozen here. Even fast food chains like Taco Cabana and Las Palapas are much better.. I never even think about Taco Bell ... KFC on the other hand (which shares the same drive thru) I'll def eat.

[RoseCity07]

36% meat though.

Trust me, if you laid off the Taco Bell and processed foods for a few months and then went and tried some it would make you sick.

Stick to farmer's markets/raw foods/home cooked meals....it'll make you feel better in the long run.

This is very true. It takes about a month for the a average persons taste buds to adjust back to eating healthy foodfood. Artificial flavoring gets people hooked on junk food, is the main reason people over eat, and even makes healthy food less satisfying.

So many times I've had fast food and felt horrible afterwards. I've never felt bad after a good salad or home made spaghetti. No one overate in the 50's. Things taste too good today because of all the artificial ingredients.

[Go Getter]

Okay lay off the personal remarks, no need to act childish. I eat taco bell 2-3 times a year, is that a crime? Does that make me lazy? You don't even know me, so to judge someone based off of 60+ posts is ridiculous.

What i am telling you is that those chemicals at those low concentrations are not found harmful. So i don't understand why you keep coming back to them... I do not think the government should do anything, smaller government is better IMO. I think if people are old enough to buy food on their own, they are old enough to decide what's good for them. Why should the government have to make laws to guide people? IF you think the food is bad, don't eat it. There shouldn't be laws to prohibit those that think it's fine from eating it...

It's like banning Mcdonalds because it made someone fat... why? They had the will power to stop/never eat it in the first place.


I wasn't calling you a lazy person man I was speaking in general.

And the general public doesn't have time/information/knowledge to research what's poisoning them or not.

Okay so let's stop having government regulations, but if someone I love dies from "your" food I am allowed to take an eye for an eye.

I don't see what's bad about the government warning people about potential harmful substances....it's not "Big Brother telling us what to do"....it's what's right, simply stated.

I agree that after the fact it's up to the individual though.

[Scientist]

One should know where they are eating. When i say smaller = better government, i dont mean no government at all like some people. I think the FDA is fine how it is now. The only law i would make is besides nutritional facts being available, include ingredients. The FDA does look over the food that restaurant sell. They've deemed the nitrates and phosphates found in taco bell consumable.

[blacknapalm]

is this surprising? of all the fast food chains, taco bell probably has the most questionable meat. it's a mixture of additives, preservatives, water and random meat. i'm pretty sure even mcdonald's nuggets have sodium phosphate and other things to plump up the chicken and make it look like there's more meat.

i try to avoid taco bell, eat there like once a month. i still need to cut back on my other fast food eating like jack in the box. 24 hours + one block away from me = not a good combo. consumable doesn't mean healthy. if you're looking for healthy food at a fast food restaurant outside a baked potato or salad, good luck finding many options. it is what it is.

[Go Getter]

One should know where they are eating. When i say smaller = better government, i dont mean no government at all like some people. I think the FDA is fine how it is now. The only law i would make is besides nutritional facts being available, include ingredients. The FDA does look over the food that restaurant sell. They've deemed the nitrates and phosphates found in taco bell consumable.


I think they need to have stricter standards.

NO way companies should be able to sell us 40% of what we pay for and still be able to call it that substance.

The carcinogens in our water, food, and plastics are unacceptable.

I mean if you're going to regulate, tax, and jail us citizens for bs then you have to hold corporations to those same standards.

[blacknapalm]

I think they need to have stricter standards.

NO way companies should be able to sell us 40% of what we pay for and still be able to call it that substance.

The carcinogens in our water, food, and plastics are unacceptable.

I mean if you're going to regulate, tax, and jail us citizens for bs then you have to hold corporations to those same standards.

the FDA doesn't want to spend that kind of money. on its own people? psshh. have fun knowing that an acceptable amount of rat feces is allowed in the cooking area as well. yes, you can have feces around...as long as it doesn't go over the standard 'limit'.

[Scientist]

I think they need to have stricter standards.

NO way companies should be able to sell us 40% of what we pay for and still be able to call it that substance.

The carcinogens in our water, food, and plastics are unacceptable.

I mean if you're going to regulate, tax, and jail us citizens for bs then you have to hold corporations to those same standards.

They are held to the same standard... in fact corporations are considered to be an individual. That's why they've termed corporations "artificial people"....

[Go Getter]

They are held to the same standard... in fact corporations are considered to be an individual. That's why they've termed corporations "artificial people"....


Yeah but c'mon now, in reality corporations are given more power than the gen. pop.

Cash is King.

[Go Getter]

the FDA doesn't want to spend that kind of money. on its own people? psshh. have fun knowing that an acceptable amount of rat feces is allowed in the cooking area as well. yes, you can have feces around...as long as it doesn't go over the standard 'limit'.


In a perfect world right?

More and more I'm leaning towards raw foods and preparing everything I can at home.

Been perfecting a cabbage stew deal and some chicken and sausage jambalaya recently.

This summer I'm going to hit up the farmer's market for fresh veggies.

I like to see where I get my food from and know who's cooking it.

[Scientist]

Yeah but c'mon now, in reality corporations are given more power than the gen. pop.

We're drifting away from the topic. The fact is, one is capable of finding the ignredients of certain products sold at franchises like taco bell online. So it is their decision whether they should eat there or not. Why should there be laws/regulations prohibiting those that accept it and are willing to eat there? I mean the food served there meets FDA standards. Sure it *Might* not have been termed right, but it is consumable none-the-less.

[Scientist]

In a perfect world right?

More and more I'm leaning towards raw foods and preparing everything I can at home.

Been perfecting a cabbage stew deal and some chicken and sausage jambalaya recently.

This summer I'm going to hit up the farmer's market for fresh veggies.

I like to see where I get my food from and know who's cooking it.

As do i, but i also value money and time. When it put it all out on the table, in my current position (student), i find it okay to eat taco bell once in a while. But others in a tougher situation might call it dinner more often. Who are we to judge...

[Go Getter]

We're drifting away from the topic. The fact is, one is capable of finding the ignredients of certain products sold at franchises like taco bell online. So it is their decision whether they should eat there or not. Why should there be laws/regulations prohibiting those that accept it and are willing to eat there? I mean the food served there meets FDA standards. Sure it *Might* not have been termed right, but it is consumable none-the-less.


When you sell food which I have to pay tax on the tax, imo, is for things of this nature.

I should not have to have the internet to know whether or not your food is poisoning me.

I guess we are at different stages in life...I want my son to grow up healthy and I want to be there to see it....which is why I have high(er) standards when it comes to food consumption.

But hey, everyone has their vices....everything in moderation, right?

[blacknapalm]

As do i, but i also value money and time. When it put it all out on the table, in my current position (student), i find it okay to eat taco bell once in a while. But others in a tougher situation might call it dinner more often. Who are we to judge...

correct. i agree with both of you. really, you will feel/look better if you can have some go-to meals. plus, you save money if you do it right. the only thing i can make well is beef pot roast with veggies and macaroni salad. i can bbq of course. i need to spend more time on the weekends learning how to prepare more food.

i eat more fast food than i should for different reasons: a) my schedule shifts a lot so i don't always get to eat at regular hours and b) it's just easy, quick and the stuff i like tastes good

[Go Getter]

After school (assuming you have a family) it doesn't get much easier to cook and have a good meal (I'm just saying)....I know it's easier now because you only have to feed one person, but getting into healthy habits now can't hurt.


*end public service announcement*


:oldlol:

[Go Getter]

correct. i agree with both of you. really, you will feel/look better if you can have some go-to meals. plus, you save money if you do it right. the only thing i can make well is beef pot roast with veggies and macaroni salad. i can bbq of course. i need to spend more time on the weekends learning how to prepare more food.

i eat more fast food than i should for different reasons: a) my schedule shifts a lot so i don't always get to eat at regular hours and b) it's just easy, quick and the stuff i like tastes good


Aww man My mom just gave me the recipe to a bomb cabbage stew all you need is a pot, small cabbage, one onion, a chicken breast, the sausage of your choice, salt and pepper, tyme, small red potatos, and broth.

So good.

[Scientist]

You see, there is this huge thing about healthy eating, but what a lot of people don't understand is not everyone lives their lives that way. People eat healthy so they live longer, but i've learned there are different approaches to life (I am a Ph.D. Student @ USC). There are people who live to enjoy life now, and that includes eating the foods they love, even if they are not healthy. And i share part of that approach.

What i don't want is to see places like taco bell become like cereal... where taste is sacrificed for vitamins and all kinds of nutrients which usually gives someone more than they need.

Like i've said, fast food is fast food. Each person that buys something from taco bell should know what they're putting in themselves.

[-playmaker-]

once you hit the age of around 30, fast food becomes less and less of an option...

I am NOT a health nut, I don't eat much fast food because that stuff makes me feel like complete dog shit after I eat...I didn't used to get that feeling when I was younger, I could eat it all day every day when I was in my young 20s...




THE NEXT TIME YOU GO INTO A FAST FOOD PLACE...look around at the type of human beings standing in line...for the most part the fat and unattractive, probably very low income...or teenagers...

THEN...go into a place that sells "health food"...it will have fit females in workout gear, men is suits getting a "power lunch"...ect...a higher class of human being...ones that are living better lives IN GENERAL

just sayin...



like someone already mentioned in here, he eats fast food cause he has no time...and when I do eat the shit it is the same for me...however I only blame myself, we eat it cause we are too f*ckin lazy to get "real food"...

[Naruto-sama]

It looks like ground beef to me. I even took apart my taco before and checked it and it looks just like ground beef. I also think Taco Bell tacos are better than homemade. For some reason i don't like home made shells(Ortega) and they just don't taste as good as Taco Bell tacos. Even Mexican Restaurant Tacos suck compared to taco bells. Baja Fresh tacos are terrible.

The only thing i think is sort of nasty that the FDA should look into is the bean filler and the corn chips in that new crunchy burrito they got. I mean it tastes pretty good but when a red corn chip fell out i was grossed out.

[Naruto-sama]

You see, there is this huge thing about healthy eating, but what a lot of people don't understand is not everyone lives their lives that way. People eat healthy so they live longer, but i've learned there are different approaches to life (I am a Ph.D. Student @ USC). There are people who live to enjoy life now, and that includes eating the foods they love, even if they are not healthy. And i share part of that approach.

What i don't want is to see places like taco bell become like cereal... where taste is sacrificed for vitamins and all kinds of nutrients which usually gives someone more than they need.

Like i've said, fast food is fast food. Each person that buys something from taco bell should know what they're putting in themselves.


Exactly. The funny thing is 'healthy' eaters always act like they eat stuff that tastes just as good all of the time but i highly doubt that unless they're cooking 1+ hour long dinners every night. Same with vegans who act like their food tastes good without eating meat, and how its mental. Thats a load of baloney. Wings, pizza, bacon cheese fries, hot dogs, MushrromnSwiss from McDonalds, Whoppers, Taco Bell tacos, KFC chicken, chinese buffets ALL tastes a lot better than healthy stuff.

Health freaks need to chill.

[kentatm]

You from Cali I know they have Taco stands everywhere [they do here in Utah], why would you eat Taco Bell?


where are the Taco stands that are open at 4:30 am?

[boozehound]

36% meat though.

Trust me, if you laid off the Taco Bell and processed foods for a few months and then went and tried some it would make you sick.

Stick to farmer's markets/raw foods/home cooked meals....it'll make you feel better in the long run.
while I dont disagree with your point, its not like the fast food burgers are much better (mostly TVP except at a couple of them, I think wendy's).

[JohnnySic]

once you hit the age of around 30, fast food becomes less and less of an option...

I am NOT a health nut, I don't eat much fast food because that stuff makes me feel like complete dog shit after I eat...I didn't used to get that feeling when I was younger, I could eat it all day every day when I was in my young 20s...
Bingo. :applause:

I ate tons of fast food ages 17-25. Now it literally makes me want to heave. Literally...

[Noble6]

Trust me, if you laid off the Taco Bell and processed foods for a few months and then went and tried some it would make you sick.
.


this, i can't beleive i'm agreeing because i used to love taco bell but i spent a few months without eating it and eacting homemade tacos and now i can't stand the bell:(

[Lakerlove420]

It looks like ground beef to me. I even took apart my taco before and checked it and it looks just like ground beef. I also think Taco Bell tacos are better than homemade. For some reason i don't like home made shells(Ortega) and they just don't taste as good as Taco Bell tacos. Even Mexican Restaurant Tacos suck compared to taco bells. Baja Fresh tacos are terrible.

all the bold I disagree with..and I like taco bell..
just saying it's not better than home-made.
my home-made tacos and nachos (tachos) are the bomb and taco bell just cannot compare..that's a fact. That being said..I still stop by the bell to enjoy some meatTube goodness here and there . . .


(and the hell you say! (about the underlined part) that's just crazy talk)

[Naruto-sama]

all the bold I disagree with..and I like taco bell..
just saying it's not better than home-made.
my home-made tacos and nachos (tachos) are the bomb and taco bell just cannot compare..that's a fact. That being said..I still stop by the bell to enjoy some meatTube goodness here and there . . .


(and the hell you say! (about the underlined part) that's just crazy talk)


how do you do your home made taco shells? Thats my biggest problem since my homemade Ortega shells are too crispy(slight oven bake) where i like how the Taco Bell shells sort of blend with the taco more, and taste more cohesive together. To me Taco Bell hard tacos are the standard for hard shell tacos.

Even if everything i make home made tastes fresher imo its not always the best tasting because its fresher. Its like describing Chipotle Burritos to some local places where theirs taste fresher but not necessarily better as the total Burrito package.

And have you ever had a Baja Fresh taco? they taste terrible. Their shrimp is the worst but i've had their beef and chicken as well. I'm not a big fan of avocado either so thats another reason i don't like them. I've had a lot of local mexican food from restaurants and their hard tacos aren't better than taco bells.

[boozehound]

It looks like ground beef to me. I even took apart my taco before and checked it and it looks just like ground beef. I also think Taco Bell tacos are better than homemade. For some reason i don't like home made shells(Ortega) and they just don't taste as good as Taco Bell tacos. Even Mexican Restaurant Tacos suck compared to taco bells. Baja Fresh tacos are terrible.

The only thing i think is sort of nasty that the FDA should look into is the bean filler and the corn chips in that new crunchy burrito they got. I mean it tastes pretty good but when a red corn chip fell out i was grossed out.
How in the world is an Ortega shell "homemade"? You do realize that both flour and masa tortillas are incredibly easy to make by hand?

[boozehound]

how do you do your home made taco shells? Thats my biggest problem since my homemade Ortega shells are too crispy(slight oven bake) where i like how the Taco Bell shells sort of blend with the taco more, and taste more cohesive together. To me Taco Bell hard tacos are the standard for hard shell tacos.

Even if everything i make home made tastes fresher imo its not always the best tasting because its fresher. Its like describing Chipotle Burritos to some local places where theirs taste fresher but not necessarily better as the total Burrito package.

And have you ever had a Baja Fresh taco? they taste terrible. Their shrimp is the worst but i've had their beef and chicken as well. I'm not a big fan of avocado either so thats another reason i don't like them. I've had a lot of local mexican food from restaurants and their hard tacos aren't better than taco bells.
deep fry those suckers.

[JohnnySic]

Wings, pizza, bacon cheese fries, hot dogs, MushrromnSwiss from McDonalds, Whoppers, Taco Bell tacos, KFC chicken, chinese buffets ALL tastes a lot better than healthy stuff.
Believe it or not, no it doesn't. :lol

When you filter the trash out of your diet and keep it out for a while, you eventually come to wonder how you ate that way. And the *healthy* stuff you are now eating will be plenty tasty. Its all about acquired taste; what one is used to.

[Lakerlove420]

deep fry those suckers.

:cheers:

[wheyhigh]

taco bell is disgusting...i'll eat a chalupa once in a while but that's it. fake mexican food ftl.

[Naruto-sama]

How in the world is an Ortega shell "homemade"? You do realize that both flour and masa tortillas are incredibly easy to make by hand?


YEah i've never tried that but most people i know buy the shells prepackaged. I think actually making the shell is going all out where i don't think most people who cook home made tacos go taht far but i could be wrong. Every time i've had home made tacos wtih my parents, then with friends when we lived together we always bought prepackaged taco shells.

I have to try the deep fried taco shells, never done that either.

[boozehound]

YEah i've never tried that but most people i know buy the shells prepackaged. I think actually making the shell is going all out where i don't think most people who cook home made tacos go taht far but i could be wrong. Every time i've had home made tacos wtih my parents, then with friends when we lived together we always bought prepackaged taco shells.

I have to try the deep fried taco shells, never done that either.
yeah, if you buy a bag of masa de harina (basically a fine corn meal treated with lime) and mix up a dough with water (directions on the bag, its just water and the masa), you can make great corn tortillas. press them out (a tortilla press is best and cheap, but not necc.) and then deep fry them for hard shells or just finish them on a hot griddle for soft shells.


much better for you than flour tortillas (which have lots of lard).

[JustinJDW]

Cheap, delicious, easily attainable, sounds like my kind of food. :confusedshrug:

[Felton]

I eat Taco Bell all day 'ery day

[Hawker]

Wow.

People are really defending places like Taco Bell here? Come the **** on. What a bunch of fatasses. I think McDonalds is disgusting for the most part except for their sausage and cheese biscuits. I had two last week and damn I felt like absolute shit later on. Never eating there ever again.

Can't remember the last time I had taco bell. Their ground beef is most definitely not ground beef and my homemade tacos easily outdo taco bell tacos. Not even comparable. Buy some ground beef from H-E-B and grab a pack of fresh flour tortillas with pico de gayo, cheese and salsa. The only thing I really have to do is cook the ground beef, season it and heat up the tortillas on a griddle. I can buy pre-made pico, salsa and mixed cheese. Pour yourself a glass of milk to add to it.

Corn tortillas are nasty unless they're straight from Mexico. Flour all the way for me.

I understand the convenience of taco bell as a college student. Trust me I do. There's gotta be better mexican food around the campus though...Chipotle? Freebirds? Qdoba? Those are way tastier and healthier options.

On campus eating is probably better for you as well. At least where I'm at it is.

I'll only eat Whataburger for fast food nowadays. SOMETIMES Taco Cabana.

[JohnnySic]

Wow.

People are really defending places like Taco Bell here? Come the **** on. What a bunch of fatasses. I think McDonalds is disgusting for the most part except for their sausage and cheese biscuits. I had two last week and damn I felt like absolute shit later on. Never eating there ever again.
I can understand if they're young - I ate loads of ff during my hs and college days. But there comes a point where you naturally (should) grow out of it.

I recently went into Wendy's, only because I had a coupon for a free salad that I was given. And even that made me feel sick, not to mention kind of ashamed for having eaten it. http://www.boon-clan.de/forum/images/smilies/smiley-puke.gif


I will never eat fast food again if I can help it.

[jasonresno]

Nope. Don't eat Taco Bell but I'm hooked on Taco Johns. TexMex ****in dellliiiicious.

[-playmaker-]

Wow.

People are really defending places like Taco Bell here? Come the **** on. What a bunch of fatasses. I think McDonalds is disgusting for the most part except for their sausage and cheese biscuits. I had two last week and damn I felt like absolute shit later on. Never eating there ever again.

Can't remember the last time I had taco bell. Their ground beef is most definitely not ground beef and my homemade tacos easily outdo taco bell tacos. Not even comparable. Buy some ground beef from H-E-B and grab a pack of fresh flour tortillas with pico de gayo, cheese and salsa. The only thing I really have to do is cook the ground beef, season it and heat up the tortillas on a griddle. I can buy pre-made pico, salsa and mixed cheese. Pour yourself a glass of milk to add to it.

Corn tortillas are nasty unless they're straight from Mexico. Flour all the way for me.

I understand the convenience of taco bell as a college student. Trust me I do. There's gotta be better mexican food around the campus though...Chipotle? Freebirds? Qdoba? Those are way tastier and healthier options.

On campus eating is probably better for you as well. At least where I'm at it is.

I'll only eat Whataburger for fast food nowadays. SOMETIMES Taco Cabana.
apparently a PHD major at Southern Cal...

this country is so f*cked

[YouCallILose]

no but i eat taco bueno and freebirds..man freebirds is the shit, puts chipotle to shame

[Stinky Dog]

I eat my tacos out of trucks...thank you very much :D

[Jailblazers7]

I can only eat Taco Bell like once or twice a year. I don't think I've been sober when I decided eating since I was 12 or 13.

[Hawker]

apparently a PHD major at Southern Cal...

this country is so f*cked

PHD for Phucking Huge Diarrhea....

shits

[AznTacoLover]

Nawh I try to avoid non fast food Mexican places, and stick with the authentic places ;]

[YouCallILose]

also lol @ anyone claiming to be a "PHD" major

pre-med is basically just taking all of the req's for the M-Cat. most of your classes are biochem, physics, and cell & molec which have absolutely nothing to do with this thread

if he were in med school that would be one thing, but saying he's a PHD major? just rofl

what the hell is a PHD major anyway? philosophy doctor? get the hell out with that garbage

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Chipotle Mexican Grill for the win

[Dwade305]

Chicken crunchwrap supreme and Grilled stuffed burrito steak, are one of the Goats in fast food history.

[nbastatus]

Yeah. I love going to Taco Bell. I don't care if the it's only 36% beef in the fillings. Those tacos and burritos are freaking cheap. A college student like me doesn't need to spend 5-7 dollars for a meal. Sure it is not healthy, but it makes up for it because it's convenient and very cheap.
I think I eat there like twice a month, also McDonald about a few times also. Then there are times I go to Popeyes for their chickens which is about a dollar for two pieces on Tuesday and Thursday.

[Scientist]

apparently a PHD major at Southern Cal...

this country is so f*cked


PHD major? Jesus, you're right... this country is ****ed.

I'm defending taco bell from dumb accusations. Hate taco bell if you want, but hate it for the right reasons.

And to the guy that posted about the cafeteria food, i'm not on USCs main campus and it really isn't fast or good.

[-playmaker-]

I worded that stupid, yes...that is my fault, not his...he didn't say "PHD major"...he did say he is getting his PHD though...

my bad...

[Scientist]

also lol @ anyone claiming to be a "PHD" major

pre-med is basically just taking all of the req's for the M-Cat. most of your classes are biochem, physics, and cell & molec which have absolutely nothing to do with this thread

if he were in med school that would be one thing, but saying he's a PHD major? just rofl

what the hell is a PHD major anyway? philosophy doctor? get the hell out with that garbage

Do you understand the difference between a Ph.D. & MD? Might want to go back and read this thread... no one but primetime mentions anyone being a Ph.D. major, whatever the hell that is...

[Jasper]

Dec 09 they stated some interesting facts about beef we normally think of as BEEF

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/31/us/31meat.html

My father is long gone , but he was a butcher. He showed me how to pick out good meat.
Also he stated the meat we buy is typically regional meat , which means it came from your state or neighboring state.
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Times have changed ... sine late 80's , early 90's more issues with meat have hit all regions of the Nation for one simple reason :
The processing of the animal usually isn't always from your state or neighboring state but processed from centrally located spots in the country and shipped EVERY WHERE. That means if there was issues with cows or a plant in one state , it would no longer be just that region or state affected , but could be dispersed in multiple locations with in the country.
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Most processed meat for franchise (fast food) are willing and able to use less quality cuts of meat , instead of shoulders and rumps of an animal , the cuts of meat are coming from the heads and other gross places of the animal , years ago would not be tolerated.
They are then cleaned (AMMONIA) and then processed for the consumer.
Next time when your under the sink , think about that ammonia and how it's used :eek:

[Go Getter]

UPDATED STATEMENT REGARDING CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT - January 26, 2011
"The lawsuit is bogus and filled with completely inaccurate facts. Our beef is 100% USDA inspected, just like the quality beef you would buy in a supermarket and prepare in your home. It then is slow-cooked and simmered with proprietary seasonings and spices to provide Taco Bell's signature taste and texture. Our seasoned beef recipe contains 88% quality USDA-inspected beef and 12% seasonings, spices, water and other ingredients that provide taste, texture and moisture. The lawyers got their facts wrong. We take this attack on our quality very seriously and plan to take legal action against them for making false statements about our products. There is no basis in fact or reality for this suit and we will vigorously defend the quality of our products from frivolous and misleading claims such as this."

What is in Taco Bell's recipe for seasoned beef?

"We're cooking with a proprietary recipe to give our seasoned beef flavor and texture, just like you would with any recipe you cook at home.

For example, when you make chili, meatloaf or meatballs, you add your own recipe of seasoning and spices to give the beef flavor and texture, otherwise, it would taste just like unseasoned ground beef. We do the same thing with our recipe for seasoned beef.

Our recipe for seasoned beef includes ingredients you'd find in your home or in the supermarket aisle today:

[emsteez forreal]

know what's funny? back in high school, in one of those "get-to-know-eachother" things on the first day of class, the teacher had us say our name, a hobby, and what our last meal would be. me, being a taco bell fanatic, said taco bell. some dumbass kid turns around and goes "EW! taco bell?! they use grade D beef! that's what pigs eat!" so i replied, "if you throw anything at a pig, it'll eat it."
moral of the story is, i still love taco bell. don't people know what the 'chicken' from mcdonald's looks like uncooked?

[Lakerlove420]

know what's funny? back in high school, in one of those "get-to-know-eachother" things on the first day of class, the teacher had us say our name, a hobby, and what our last meal would be. me, being a taco bell fanatic, said taco bell. some dumbass kid turns around and goes "EW! taco bell?! they use grade D beef! that's what pigs eat!" so i replied, "if you throw anything at a pig, it'll eat it."
moral of the story is, i still love taco bell. don't people know what the 'chicken' from mcdonald's looks like uncooked?

:oldlol:

[Naruto-sama]

Yeah. I love going to Taco Bell. I don't care if the it's only 36% beef in the fillings. Those tacos and burritos are freaking cheap. A college student like me doesn't need to spend 5-7 dollars for a meal. Sure it is not healthy, but it makes up for it because it's convenient and very cheap.
I think I eat there like twice a month, also McDonald about a few times also. Then there are times I go to Popeyes for their chickens which is about a dollar for two pieces on Tuesday and Thursday.


rep'd

[Naruto-sama]

know what's funny? back in high school, in one of those "get-to-know-eachother" things on the first day of class, the teacher had us say our name, a hobby, and what our last meal would be. me, being a taco bell fanatic, said taco bell. some dumbass kid turns around and goes "EW! taco bell?! they use grade D beef! that's what pigs eat!" so i replied, "if you throw anything at a pig, it'll eat it."
moral of the story is, i still love taco bell. don't people know what the 'chicken' from mcdonald's looks like uncooked?


rep'd

[Ne 1]

I know two people that have worked for them and they say that Purina sells meat to Taco Bell and Jack in the Box.

Still trying to find out for sure.

Urban legend.

Jack in the Box is owned by Ralston Purina though. :lol

http://www.snopes.com/food/prepare/badmeat.asp

[Legend of Josh]

Lawsuit: Taco Bell Ground Beef Is Really Just "Meat Filling"

http://consumerist.com/tacobellbeefy.jpg

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - What's in a name? That's the question at the heart of a class action lawsuit Montgomery, Alabama law firm Beasley Allen filed targeting fast food giant Taco Bell. The lawsuit claims the company uses "false advertising" on its menu and in its advertisements.

WSFA 12 News contacted the Taco Bell Corporation for a response to the lawsuit. Company spokesman Rob Poetsch issued this statement::

"Taco Bell prides itself on serving high quality Mexican inspired food with great value. We're happy that the millions of customers we serve every week agree. We deny our advertising is misleading in any way and we intend to vigorously defend the suit.

"The complaint alleges that what Taco Bell calls "beef" doesn't meet the minimum requirements set by the USDA to be called "beef" or "seasoned ground beef" or anything of the kind.

"Rather than beef, these food items are actually made with a substance known as "taco meat filling," according to the lawsuit.

The lawsuit states that Taco Bell should refer to its product as "taco meat filling" because it contains mostly "extenders" and other non-meat substances.

What are these substances? The document lists water, "Isolated Oat Product," wheat oats, soy lecithin, maltodrextrin, anti-dusting agent, autolyzed yeast extract, modified corn starch and sodium phosphate as well as beef and seasonings.

The USDA defines "beef" as "flesh of cattle."

The definition as read in the lawsuit states "Ground beef" "shall consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef with or without seasoning and without the addition of beef fat as such, shall not contain more than 30 percent fat, and shall not contain added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders."

The USDA policy book requires food labeled as "taco filling" to contain "at least 40 percent fresh meat," and the label must show the true product name.

In containers shipped to Taco Bell stores, not seen by consumers, the label reads: "Taco Meat Filling."

Beasley Allen law firm adds that what Taco Bell is marketing as beef only contains 36% meat.

Sounds yummy. I just had a full two servings when I went down on your mother last Tuesday.

[NauruDude]

No it tastes horrible in Iceland.
Metro (icelandic McDonalds)<KFC>>>>>>>Taco Bell<<<<<<<Subway<Hl

[Lebron23]

First time I tried eating a Taco Bell yesterday.

http://www.tacobell.com.ph/images/yumproduct.gif

http://www.tacobell.com.ph/images/loaded_grillers.jpg

[Levity]

i loved me some taco bell in highschool. rare to never eat it now that im older. but i do love me some cheesy gordita crunches and mexican pizzas. But southern california is filled with decent to good mexican food, so theres always an alternative when the mood strikes.

[Nick Young]

GOAT fastfood restaurant:rockon:

[DCL]

I like wining and dining like any adult, but sometimes I just need ghetto. I have no shame in admitting I eat at Taco Bell. I don't care.

[Draz]

To me all the beef taste the same in all of the meals.

[BrownEye007]

is this surprising? of all the fast food chains, taco bell probably has the most questionable meat. it's a mixture of additives, preservatives, water and random meat. i'm pretty sure even mcdonald's nuggets have sodium phosphate and other things to plump up the chicken and make it look like there's more meat.

i try to avoid taco bell, eat there like once a month. i still need to cut back on my other fast food eating like jack in the box. 24 hours + one block away from me = not a good combo. consumable doesn't mean healthy. if you're looking for healthy food at a fast food restaurant outside a baked potato or salad, good luck finding many options. it is what it is.
I never understood why People get salads from fast food places. Iceburg lettuce+dressing and whatever other crap they throw on them =/= healthy. They're often more expensive than many of the other items on the menu too.

[BrownEye007]

GOAT fastfood restaurant:rockon:
This though. I don't always eat fast food, but when I do I eat Taco Bell.

[Cold soul]

Drunk/high food.

This ^^^. That's the only way I will ever eat that crap. It's bad for you and it usually taste bad unless like you said are high/drunk then it taste great.

[CeltsGarlic]

Its awful.. Dont go there

[D-FENS]

Why would you ever eat that shit?
I love me some Cafe Rio whenever I'm down in Vegas. I travel a lot for work, and I always get some Cafe Rio - the BEST, I kid you not, the BEST place to eat

[Godzuki]

36% meat though.

Trust me, if you laid off the Taco Bell and processed foods for a few months and then went and tried some it would make you sick.

Stick to farmer's markets/raw foods/home cooked meals....it'll make you feel better in the long run.


I eat Taco Bell very seldomly, like maybe once in a few months and i don't get sick. like worst case is in and out diarrhea but when i think sick i think like food poisoning sick.

No offense but i honestly think health people overly dramatize the negatives of eating junk food. that is not to say it isn't bad for you but i just find the way health or fitness people talk about junk food extremely exaggerate how awful it is. like i'd probably consider fried foods way worse than eating a taco bell taco or tacos. even 35% meat and the other 65% being whatever, i just find that whatever effect on people being exaggerated considering most of it gets passed thru quick anyways.

if u eat tons of fast food yeah you're going to pay but if you eat every so often i just think some health/fitness people are so refined into healthy foods that they consider even a tiny bit godawful when its not so much...basically like fitness/health extremists.

[Akrazotile]

I eat Taco Bell very seldomly, like maybe once in a few months and i don't get sick. like worst case is in and out diarrhea but when i think sick i think like food poisoning sick.

No offense but i honestly think health people overly dramatize the negatives of eating junk food. that is not to say it isn't bad for you but i just find the way health or fitness people talk about junk food extremely exaggerate how awful it is. like i'd probably consider fried foods way worse than eating a taco bell taco or tacos. even 35% meat and the other 65% being whatever, i just find that whatever effect on people being exaggerated considering most of it gets passed thru quick anyways.

if u eat tons of fast food yeah you're going to pay but if you eat every so often i just think some health/fitness people are so refined into healthy foods that they consider even a tiny bit godawful when its not so much...basically like fitness/health extremists.


I actually agree with this. Its not a big deal to eat a taco bell burrito once or twice a week presuming your diet is otherwise fairly healthy. Its just not.

However there are tons of nasty slobs in this country who eat nothing but that shit. And somehow their obesity is "the corporations" fault :facepalm

[D-FENS]

I eat Taco Bell very seldomly, like maybe once in a few months and i don't get sick. like worst case is in and out diarrhea but when i think sick i think like food poisoning sick.

No offense but i honestly think health people overly dramatize the negatives of eating junk food. that is not to say it isn't bad for you but i just find the way health or fitness people talk about junk food extremely exaggerate how awful it is. like i'd probably consider fried foods way worse than eating a taco bell taco or tacos. even 35% meat and the other 65% being whatever, i just find that whatever effect on people being exaggerated considering most of it gets passed thru quick anyways.

if u eat tons of fast food yeah you're going to pay but if you eat every so often i just think some health/fitness people are so refined into healthy foods that they consider even a tiny bit godawful when its not so much...basically like fitness/health extremists.

That's like saying it's safe to eat those pink insulation bats.

[32jazz]

Del Taco beans are good because they cook them fresh every mourning. So bean burrito's are not as bad for you as you might think.

"Beans" are good for you ,but Taco joints(including Del Taco) have the beans loaded with sodium anyway.

I really like the stuff ,but gave it up & make my own at home occasionally so I can have a bit if control over ingredients ,sodium content,etc......

[Le Shaqtus]

God no, tastes like dog shit.

[ace23]

Yeah, and it's ****ing great. Haven't been in awhile though.

[Godzuki]

Yeah, and it's ****ing great. Haven't been in awhile though.


yeah i don't know why everyone thinks taco bell is gross. i think they taste like good tacos. only time they're sort of gross is if you eat them when they get sort of cold or soggy. home made tacos don't taste different really that i've noticed, i'd almost say taco bell tastes better since there is something weird about heated store bought taco shells but maybe thats just me...

[ace23]

yeah i don't know why everyone thinks taco bell is gross. i think they taste like good tacos. only time they're sort of gross is if you eat them when they get sort of cold or soggy. home made tacos don't taste different really that i've noticed, i'd almost say taco bell tastes better since there is something weird about heated store bought taco shells but maybe thats just me...
Yeah, idk. People hype up Chipotle and I'd take Taco Bell over them any day.