Mad Cow… Again? Sheesh.

So, the soul-less U.S. corporations are at it again, using loopholes to get around the “don’t feed cows to cows” ban that prevents Mad Cow Disease. Loopholes, I say? Oh yes, lots of disgusting loopholes.
I guess it’s time for me to switch back to free-range organic cattle (i.e. $$) or just give up beef altogether ( 🙁 ). But I definitely don’t want Mad Cow, and it’s sick that feed companies are willingly and knowingly still endangering us.Other ways to avoid the mad beef: I’ve heard that the tofu crumble makes a good substitute for ground beef. Also, you can buy ground Turkey.

What do you think about the loopholes? Feeding cattle blood to calves instead of milk…. wow.

June 18th, 2005 | Paradoxdruid | 1 Comment »|
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One Response to “Mad Cow… Again? Sheesh.”

Neh…I think the chance of catching mad cow is low enough that I’m just fine with grocery store beef. I leak rare steaks and cheap rare steaks too. Still, the loopholes are pretty disgusting. But considering the incidence of the disease, I am yet to be worried.

Isn’t it nice that the FDA is impotent to follow-up on its own claims.

Jon - June 19th, 2005 at 8:20 pm

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