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Where do the cattle come from? 
100% of our cattle come from farms and ranches throughout the south and southwest, primarily in Texas (USA). Some of our ranching and feeding partners may purchase a small percentage of young calves that were born in Mexico and cross the border at a very young age. These cattle live the majority of their lives under the care and feeding of U.S. producers who follow safe and healthy feeding and animal handling practices. The majority of the cattle are born on Nolan Ryan's ranches or on ranches owned by other ranchers involved in our program. All of our producers are fully informed about the strict criteria necessary to participate in our program. They are dedicated to doing all that they can to produce a quality product for you.

To ensure transparency in our retail labeling, we comply with USDA Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL) which requires we cite the possibility of foreign-born animals in our program. The place of birth is documented for all cattle coming into our program. Our labels will specify Product of USA but at times may say Product of USA and Mexico when we know young stock originated in Mexico. All of our beef comes from a USDA inspected facility located in Texas and meets our strict standards quality and food safety.

The topic of labeling is a confusing one for many consumers. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have further questions or concerns.

Has Nolan Ryan's Beef been affected in recent ground beef recalls?
No. None of Nolan Ryan's Beef was involved in recent recalls of ground beef. Our beef is produced in a close-loop system that does not involve companies that have been included in the recalls. The closed-loop system allows us to isolate our beef and ensure strict food safety protocols are followed. We work closely with our processing partners in all areas of animal handling, food safety and quality control to ensure we provide only the best beef possible. Testing is only one part of our food safety program. Safe handling must continue once the beef reaches the grocery store to ensure that spoilage and contamination does not occur. The same holds true once the beef arrives in your home. It's important that consumers handle raw meats properly and use good food safety practices at home. Hand washing, keeping raw and cooked foods separated, and ensuring proper cooking temperatures is critical. Ground beef should always be cooked thoroughly and at least to 160 degrees internal temperature. If you have additional questions, please email us. 

How does Nolan Ryan's Beef ensure safe handling of cattle? 
Our company was founded on the principle of providing the very best beef to the consumer. We know we can only do this if we give the greatest care to our animals. The Ryan family and the other ranching families who started the company are committed to this industry. Not only do we monitor the feedyards where our cattle are fed, but we partner with processors who share our same values and commitment to quality and safety. Harris Ranch Beef Company and Sam Kane Beef Processors are both family-owned companies with a long history in the industry. Every year they voluntarily have their facilities audited by an independent third party for both animal welfare and food safety. We are working together to make sure the beef we provide has been handled with the utmost care, is safe and nutritious. 

Where did the idea for Nolan Ryan's Beef come from?
From Nolan Ryan, baseball legend and rancher. Even during his baseball career, Nolan was an active member of several beef industry organizations. He and several like-minded ranchers decided something had to be done about the consistency of beef. They partnered with some of the leading meat experts who understand the science of beef quality and tenderness to develop the program. Nolan Ryan's Guaranteed Tender is an operation of Beefmaster Cattlemen, LP which is owned and operated by cattlemen.

What does All-Natural mean? 
As defined by USDA, the term "all natural" means that a product has been minimally processed with no additives or preservatives. At Nolan Ryan's Beef, our premium beef meets this criteria, but we don't think that's enough. We know that consumers want to know where their food comes from. Our definition of All Natural specifies guidelines in how we raise our livestock and the steps we take to ensure high quality product to give consumers what they want.