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Costco Beef

randerson1126
randerson1126 Posts: 75
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I’m going to post this and duck...but I know much has been made about Costco blade tenderizing their beef. 

I recently joined Costco and was impressed with the quality of their choice filets (not blade tenderized) but I’m wondering if anyone has actually had a bad experience...gotten sick...whatever...from any blade tenderized beef there. 

The prices are great, the variety of cuts available is large and the beef just looks good but I’m a little hesitant to buy. Just wondering what other experiences have been. 
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  • FrostyEgg
    FrostyEgg Posts: 614
    Been eating beef from there for 3+ years. Zero issues. The logic in me doesn't understand why they blade prime grade steaks, but I've also read enough about Costco's standards to assume their meat packing shop is probably more clean than most. I cook prime grade ribeyes from there medium rare routinely.
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    If people were getting sick from Costco blade tenderized beef they would either quit doing it or be sued out of business.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    HeavyG said:
    If people were getting sick from Costco blade tenderized beef they would either quit doing it or be sued out of business.
    Nah, most consumers overcook their blade tenderized steaks to the point it is not distinguishable from shingles.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    DMW said:
    HeavyG said:
    If people were getting sick from Costco blade tenderized beef they would either quit doing it or be sued out of business.
    Nah, most consumers overcook their blade tenderized steaks to the point it is not distinguishable from shingles.
    You could be right - the only red they want to see on their steaks is what they squeeze out of their big bottle of Heinz ketchup.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    HeavyG said:
    DMW said:
    HeavyG said:
    If people were getting sick from Costco blade tenderized beef they would either quit doing it or be sued out of business.
    Nah, most consumers overcook their blade tenderized steaks to the point it is not distinguishable from shingles.
    You could be right - the only red they want to see on their steaks is what they squeeze out of their big bottle of Heinz ketchup.
    Hang on. My comment was not political in nature. It was an observation of the lack of intelligence and palate of the general population. Not sure how you managed to politicize this conversation to include ketchup...
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    DMW said:
    HeavyG said:
    DMW said:
    HeavyG said:
    If people were getting sick from Costco blade tenderized beef they would either quit doing it or be sued out of business.
    Nah, most consumers overcook their blade tenderized steaks to the point it is not distinguishable from shingles.
    You could be right - the only red they want to see on their steaks is what they squeeze out of their big bottle of Heinz ketchup.
    Hang on. My comment was not political in nature. It was an observation of the lack of intelligence and palate of the general population. Not sure how you managed to politicize this conversation to include ketchup...

    Oooops, sure hope I don't get flagged.

    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    edited June 2018
    HeavyG said:
    DMW said:
    HeavyG said:
    DMW said:
    HeavyG said:
    If people were getting sick from Costco blade tenderized beef they would either quit doing it or be sued out of business.
    Nah, most consumers overcook their blade tenderized steaks to the point it is not distinguishable from shingles.
    You could be right - the only red they want to see on their steaks is what they squeeze out of their big bottle of Heinz ketchup.
    Hang on. My comment was not political in nature. It was an observation of the lack of intelligence and palate of the general population. Not sure how you managed to politicize this conversation to include ketchup...

    Oooops, sure hope I don't get flagged.

    I 'liked" your comment, I would appreciate appropriate consideration. Because I have feels and all.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • Teefus
    Teefus Posts: 1,259
    We've been buying Costco Choice NY Strips for years. Yes, they are blade tenderized. Yes they are really tasty. Yes they are a bargain. No, we've never gotten sick. Occasionally I'll grab Prime versions, but honestly they're not that much better.
    Michiana, South of the border.
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  • Tony_T
    Tony_T Posts: 303
    I buy Costco Prime cryovacs.
    I cannot understand why Costco thinks Prime needs tenderizing.

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,475
    No issues with Costco Beef.  Been buying for more than 10 years.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • Biggreenpharmacist
    Biggreenpharmacist Posts: 4,343

    Hang on. My comment was not political in nature. It was an observation of the lack of intelligence and palate of the general population. Not sure how you managed to politicize this conversation to include ketchup...
    Everybody knows ketchup doesnt go on steak. Its strictly reserved for hotdogs. 

    Little Rock, AR

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