Kosher Time: Largest (non halal) Beef Recall in US History underway

"Authorities said the video showed workers kicking, shocking and otherwise abusing "downer" animals that were apparently too sick or injured to walk into the slaughterhouse. Some animals had water forced down their throats, San Bernardino County prosecutor Michael Ramos said."

http://money.aol.com/news/articles/_a/usda-makes-nations-largest-beef-recall/n20080217172309990030

In Arizona, halal/kosher products are few and far between. Trader Joe's stocks a limited amount of Kosher meats. Their steaks are particularly delicious and particularly expensive. Caravan, a ME food store on Country Club and Grant Rd. butchers their own and also carries imported halal/kosher items from Australia.

Map to Caravan Foods:

http://btucson.com/Tucson/Business%20Directory/S/Seafood/Grocery%20Stores%20&%20Supermarkets//121157

Note, all fish with scales are considered "halal" and make a fine protein substitute when nothing else is available. Canned tuna is always on hand at my house as are other protein items like lentils, fava beans, pintos, limas, garbanzoes, etc.