The red liquid in meat packages is not blood
If you were wondering, that red liquid in your meat’s packaging is not blood, despite how it may look. The American Meat Science Association confirmed this to be true- though it resembles blood or strawberry sauce, it is actually called “weep” by those in the meat industry.
The red liquid you see marinating your meat is not added flavoring or seasoning, and it is also not harmful. The liquid is a mixture of myoglobin and water that has been released due to the freezing and defrosting process that happens during transport.