Rethinking Prime Beef: Why Choice May Be Your Best Bet
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
US beef shoppers have probably never had more good options than they have today, but changes in the industry have complicated USDA grading labels like "Prime" and "Choice." Here's why it pays to look beyond them.
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