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What was "army beef"?

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Army beef was beef that was given to soldiers during the Spanish American war. It caused a scandal because it was of the lowest possible quality and caused sickness in those who ate it, often spreading disease. The scandal was one of the reasons why legislature on meat packing and production changed.
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