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Mechanically Separated Meat ( MSM ) - What Is It Suzie? A paste-like and batter-like meat product produced by forcing beef or pork bones, with attached edible meat, under high pressure through a sieve or similar device to separate the bone from the edible meat tissue. Mechanically separated meat has been used in certain meat and meat products since the late 1970's. In 1982, a final rule published by FSIS on mechanically separated meat said it was safe and established a standard of identity for the food product. Some restrictions were made on how much can be used and the type of products in which it can be used. This restrictions were based on concerns for limited intake of certain components in MSM like calcium. Mechanically separated meat must be labeled as "mechanically separated beef or pork" in the ingredients statement. Hot dogs can contain no more than 20% mechanically separated beef or pork. Don't forget valentines Day. Coming up quick! Flowers and More for your SweetHeart Suzie, Suzie's Food - Travel and Business Blogs Posted: Tuesday 1st March 2005, 12:34 AM

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