Evidence docket
Every fact, and where we read it
1,722 records behind the scores: what each seller says about its beef, the page we read it on, what we checked and found nothing, and every price change with its source. Nearly all of it is the sellers’ own words; we mark what isn’t. How we use it
| Date | Seller · steak | Fact | What we record | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | Omaha Steaks All their beef |
Welfare Seller’s words |
None | No AWA, Certified Humane, GAP, AGA or American Humane certification referenced. Confirmed none. | omahasteaks.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Omaha Steaks All their beef |
Delivery Seller’s words |
Flash-frozen | Signature method: flash-frozen the moment carved, blast freezer below -30F, shipped frozen solid (dry ice/gel). More precise than stored 'frozen'; no fresh option. | omahasteaks.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Omaha Steaks All their beef |
USDA grade Seller’s words |
Ungraded | Benchmark 'Ribeyes' page makes NO USDA quality grade (Prime/Choice/Select) claim; only 'USDA Certified Tender.' Certified Tender is a tenderness cert, not a grade. Prime appears only on higher Private Reserve lines. | omahasteaks.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Omaha Steaks All their beef |
Wagyu content Seller’s words |
None | Everyday grain-finished ribeye; no wagyu claim. Wagyu is a separate Private Reserve Wagyu SKU (see other_ribeyes). | omahasteaks.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Omaha Steaks All their beef |
Marbling Seller’s words |
Moderate | Product meta/description: 'have just the right amount of marbling to give you a juicy, flavorful steak.' No BMS or USDA marbling score given; marketing = moderate. | omahasteaks.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Omaha Steaks All their beef |
Marbling Seller’s words |
USDA Certified Tender | USDA Certified Tender (tenderness, NOT a quality grade): ribeyes 'undergo rigorous independent tenderness testing... regular recertification audits.' Logged under marbling as the only fit for a tenderness signal. | omahasteaks.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Omaha Steaks All their beef |
Sourcing Seller’s words |
Top ~6-7% Midwest/Heartland beef, Simon family supplier relationships | 'Heartland Quality'; long-standing Simon-family supplier relationships; selects top few percent of Midwest beef. Omaha is a marketer/processor, not a single ranch. | omahasteaks.com ↗ |