
We have contacted the blog and asked for all statements to be removed. As such, they meet the legal definition of libel (defamation by the communication of false statements through written or printed word that harms a reputation). The assertions claiming that there are no Muslim employees performing Halal slaughter at Creekstone Farms are false, as well.

Meanwhile, an unverified blog has popped up questioning procedures HTO utilizes and has made false accusations against HTO and Creekstone.
IS HALAL TRANSACTIONS OF OMAHA BEEF SLAUGHTERED UPDATE
Muslim Eater has since published an update to clarify these concerns based on information provided directly from HTO and its Shari‘ah Board. Some readers questioned HTO’s standards, based on the information presented in the initial article published on Muslim Eater. However, there has also been some concern about the Halal criteria by which HTO certifies Creekstone Farms beef. Several callers mentioned they have avoided eating meat in restaurants for years and that this discovery was great news because it meant they could enjoy restaurant dining again. Many wanted to know where they could find it. and abroadĪfter the news spread, Halal Transactions of Omaha (HTO), the Halal certifier of Creekstone Farms beef, received numerous phone calls and emails from Muslim consumers inquiring about Creekstone Halal beef. The idea that such high quality beef was available as Halal resonated positively with thousands of Muslims in the U.S. The news, released by the website Muslim Eater, went viral in the Muslim community. Creekstone Farms is based out of Arkansas City, Kansas, and is known for producing some of the best quality beef in America. Thousands of American Muslims recently expressed excitement at the news that Creekstone Farms Prime Beef, being served at top restaurants throughout America, is certified Halal.
