HM 1375 - Pink Slime Memorial

• Urges Congress to direct the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration to ban "pink slime" (lean finely textured beef) in meat products or require clear labeling on products containing it.

• Describes "pink slime" as low-grade beef trimmings from parts of the cow most likely to harbor pathogens, processed by simmering, centrifuge separation, and ammonia gas treatment before being frozen and shipped to stores.

• Notes that major food manufacturers including ConAgra Foods, Sara Lee, Kraft Foods, Costco, Publix, McDonald's, and Taco Bell announced in 2012 they do not use or sell meat products containing pink slime due to customer concerns.

• States the U.S. Department of Agriculture allowed voluntary labeling of pink slime in April 2012 and permitted school districts to decide on purchasing pink slime-containing ground beef starting fall 2012, but has never required mandatory labeling.

• Directs copies of the memorial be sent to the President, U.S. Senate President, House Speaker, and all Florida congressional delegation members.