Bad beef. The USDA should change their disclosure policy and answer that age-old question: Where's the beef? [News Source]

Kohl wants more vigilance in U.S. food system. Food safety and poorly treated animals are the top issues emanating from the recent massive beef recall. [News Source]

Gov’t sued over rules for ailing cattle. The Humane Society sued the federal government Wednesday over what it said is a legal loophole that allows sick or crippled cattle, called "downers," into the food supply. [News Source]

Chance of getting sick from recalled beef is slim but not none. Federal officials have said there's little chance recently recalled meat from a Chino slaughterhouse made anyone sick. [News Source]

Humane Society sues USDA over mad-cow safety rules. The Humane Society of the United States has sued the federal agency tasked with inspecting livestock at slaughtering plants, highlighting concerns among some animal scientists and others about the nation's food-safety system. [News Source]

Humane Society sues U.S. in cattle case. The Humane Society of the United States sued the Agriculture Department on Wednesday for creating a “loophole” that it said is permitting potentially sick cows into the food supply. [News Source]

Centre to tackle mad cow cases (CNews) Any further cases of mad cow disease found in Alberta will make their way to the University of Alberta's new prion research lab - as soon as it's completed, that is. [News Source]

New mad cow case confirmed (The Bismarck Tribune) OTTAWA (AP) - Canada has confirmed a new case of mad cow disease, the country's 12th case since the disease was first discovered there in 2003. [News Source]