As a follow-up to the story about pink slime in school lunches, the USDA has essentially given it the green light.  While officially it will be up to the individual schools to decide if they want to serve this to their kids or not, the reality is that with school budgets already incredibly reduced nationwide, they have no choice but to save a buck or two wherever they can.  It’s what the taxpayers are asking for – increased efficiency in schools, reduced expenses, without really considering the consequences of that request.  Sigh.

So, what can you do if this is something you care about as a parent?  Well it’s simple – pack a lunch for your kid(s).  Also face the reality, that while disgusting and potentially bacteria-laden (micro-biologists consider this a high risk food product), this pink slime is theoretically OK to eat and the real impact on a body is probably minimal, especially if ingested in moderation.