date:Jul 26, 2012
However, USDA said the offending post has been removed.
USDA does not endorse Meatless Monday, USDA responded via e-mail. The statement found on the USDA website was posted without proper clearance and it has been removed.
The item in question is Greening Headquarters Update, a USDA newsletter about the agencys efforts and initiatives to be more environmentally conscientious at its headquarters and other USDA buildings. In the July 23 edition, employees are encouraged not to eat meat on Monday