Fact Check: Is horse meat being imported and sold as beef in U.S. supermarkets?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: Products marked as beef on U.S. store shelves “might just be from a foreign country that was buying horses from the U.S. government for the slaughter.”


Rating: BLATANT LIE


Explanation: There is no evidence that the United States is importing horse meat and selling it as beef. USDA inspections verify imported meat is properly labeled, and horse meat imports for human consumption are banned.


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Date: 08/27/2026


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Last Updated on August 27, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check