Evan Carter

James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd endorses Walmart as an excellent source for USDA Prime beef at competitive prices, praising the retailer's partnership with McLaren Farms. While Shepherd highlights the quality and affordability of cuts like ribeyes and briskets, food expert Evan Carter cautions that USDA Prime grading alone doesn't guarantee premium quality and notes potential variability in consistency at large retailers.

The article explains that 'Wagyu' beef labels in the U.S. often mislead consumers, as most domestically sold Wagyu is raised in the U.S. with Japanese genetics rather than being imported from Japan. Experts highlight differences in origin, genetics, and quality, warning that the term is loosely regulated, especially in restaurants.