Consumers Beware of Mystery Beef

As a small farm in Georgia, we’re committed to providing you with the best pasture-raised beef around. But recently, we’ve seen a troubling trend in the beef market, and we feel it’s important to address it.

The "Mystery Beef" Problem

Consumers are being tricked into buying beef boxes at suspiciously low prices. Some of these companies claim their beef is pasture-raised or grass-fed, but the reality is that many of these sellers aren’t actually raising the cattle themselves. Instead, they’re acting as wholesalers, often unaware of where the beef truly comes from or how it was raised.

How can you be sure where your beef is from?
There’s a concerning lack of transparency when it comes to the beef supply chain. How is the beef tracked? Was it raised in the USA? Did you know that beef labeled as "USA" can be sourced from other countries as long as it’s packed here? It’s a confusing and often misleading situation for consumers.

Too Good to Be True?

We’ve also heard disturbing reports of companies selling beef boxes at rock-bottom prices—sometimes even offering a "free" chest freezer with the purchase of a bulk order. But here’s the kicker: the meat in these boxes is often glued together with a substance known as meat glue.

What is meat glue?
Meat glue is an industrial-grade binding agent used to hold pieces of meat together, making them appear as though they are a single cut. It’s made from enzymes that bond the proteins in the meat, allowing different parts to be glued together. The problem is that while it’s technically safe for consumption, it’s far from natural, and it’s not something we’d want to put in our bodies. This practice hides the true origin and quality of the meat, which can be an issue for health-conscious consumers.

You Get What You Pay For

When it comes to food, particularly beef, you truly get what you pay for. High-quality, pasture-raised beef requires time, care, and resources. But in today’s world, where many are seeking out the "best deal," it’s easy to fall for something that seems too good to be true. As I always say, when it comes to your health, you can either pay now or pay later.

Why Faithway Cattle Is Different

At Faithway Cattle, we believe in the value of knowing where your food comes from. That’s why we invite you to come visit us, ask us the tough questions, and get to know how we raise our cattle. We pride ourselves on transparency and quality.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Locally Raised: Our cattle are born and raised right here on our farm in Georgia.
• Pasture-Raised: We provide our cows with the best care, always ensuring they have access to fresh, healthy pasture.
• Natural and Ethical: Our cows are supplemented with locally sourced feed only during the last few months before processing, and even then, they still have access to fresh grass. We will never use meat glue or any unnatural additives in our beef.
• Processed Locally: Our beef is processed and packed right here in the USA, ensuring a product that is truly local and trustworthy.

We believe there is a reason why good food costs what it does. Raising healthy, high-quality animals takes time, effort, and care, but it’s worth it.

Thank you for supporting small, local farms like ours. When you buy from Faithway Cattle, you can be confident that you’re getting the best of the best—beef that’s raised with care, respect, and the highest standards of quality.

Feel free to reach out with any questions, and don’t hesitate to visit us here on the farm! We’re always happy to chat and show you how we do things.

Faithway Cattle – A True Product of Georgia, USA.

Thank you for your continued trust and support!