What Prompted the Ruckus About "Pink Slime"? And Is It Unhealthy?

From http://www.takepart.com/

This article is about the affects of the "pink slime", which was brought to the public's attention by Gerald Zimstein, a former USDA scientist. About 70 percent of ground beef products in the grocery store are contain the pink slime. What exactly is it, though? It's fat and meat from standard meat cuts. Then these scraps are "spun through a centrifuge" to keep the beef bits away from the fat. Next, the liquid-like meat cuts are squeezed through a small tube and then receives a blow of ammonia gas. When the gas comes in contact with water in the meat, it reacts to create an amount of ammonium hydroxide. This reaction lowers the amount of acidity and destroys any bacteria inside the meat. Of course, the less disgusting meat tastes better. However, the ground beef with he slime is much cheaper. Though the ammonia in the beef isn't worrisome, many consumers are in disgust of what is in there food.
In my opinion, the pink slime is shocking and people should look for more healthier, organic options. I believe it is a very disturbing thought, no matter how much scientists reassure us that it isn't harmful. I feel this way because it seems as if all beef products are filled with waste products and trash. Also, though the pink slime isn't harmful, too much will. With all the chemicals and waste parts and the ammonia, it is atrocious. In conclusion, the pink slime reminds me of bubble gum, which has my stomach grow in disgust as I come to realize that it's in my hamburger. With now the pink slime publicized, I hope that beef manufacturers go into action by adding more organic and true ingredients in there meat.