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mechanically recovered meat

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noun

  1. Also called: MRM.  an amalgamation of the gristle, cartilage, and fat removed from animal carcasses, sometimes used in the manufacture of meat products such as sausages and hamburgers

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Today, a cheery splash of errant horse DNA in our mechanically recovered meat product and we indignantly vomit in protest.

From The Guardian • Jan. 20, 2013

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