In the wake of the largest beef recall in history, now we are finding out that among others, Grand Rapids schools are holding onto about 10 tons of recalled beef.

The meat, purchased by the district through a contract with the federal government, is part of a recall of meat by a California meat packer being investigated for abusing its cattle.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Sunday ordered the recall of 143 million pounds of frozen beef from Chino-based Westland/Hallmark Meat Co.

School districts were made aware of a potential problem two weeks ago when the USDA sent out a notice telling them not to use the meat until further notice, according to Paul Baumgartner, director of nutrition services for Grand Rapids Public Schools.

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