Hey guys, Happy Wednesday! I hope that you’re having good days! I’m so beat and am going to take a break from food blogging today, but I just wanted to share with you this New York Times article. I think its an important read, for sure.
E-Coli Path Shows Flaws in Beef Inspection
What do you guys think about this? How do you think this can be prevented? Do you think this article will make a difference? I’d love to hear your thoughts and reactions.
Until tomorrow!
Em
Hey Guys! I just got a great comment from Homecoookedem and I wanted to add that this problem is definitely not limited to meat products and is really an issue across the board (as evidenced by e-coli outbreaks in tomatoes, spinach, peanuts, sprouts, etc.). I hope that I'm not coming across as anti-meat eater because its definitely not the case. This is merely one article that I thought was powerful and scary. I feel some need to start at least a dialogue about this stuff so that awareness spreads. I'm not sure what the answer is here.
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I actually read that article yesterday and it sure did make me think. That is definitely a shocking, sad, and scary story about what happened to the girl. And that company mentioned, Cargill actually has a chicken plant near where I went to college and it grossed me out so bad. The smell of a chicken plant is very UNappetizing. And I would see chicken trucks going to and from the plant all the time and I won't go into details, but let's just say it was not a pleasant sight at all. It does make me worry and become concerned about the meat inspection process. BUT, there have also been things contaminated other than meat in recent times... peanut butter, romaine lettuce, spinach, and cookie dough are a few that come to mind. I think there are problems in many food industries, not just meat. I'm not sure what the solution is, but I sure do wish politicians would express more concern and become more active when it comes to these serious issues. In the meantime, I suppose buying local and organic is a step in the right direction, although I'll admit, I am not very good about doing this. Financially it's not as easy and it's not nearly as convenient as hitting up the local kroger on the way home for which I have countless coupons for.
WOW! I didn't know I'd have this long of a reaction!! lol! So Em, what are YOUR thoughts on this?? :) Although I'm sure I could probably guess! ;)
Have a lovely evening!! Take care of yourself!! :)
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