Beef prices soar before Memorial Day weekend

By ABC7
May 15, 2013

Wholesale prices for choice-grade beef is up $0.36 from the previous record set just last week.

The cost of beef traditionally rises with demand for the Memorial Day weekend.

In March, the average beef price hit a record $5.30 per pound.

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