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Feedlots and E. Coli

Goodman, Jim
http://www.counterpunch.org/goodman10092009.html

Publisher:  CounterPunch
Date Written:  09/10/2009
Year Published:  2009  
Resource Type:  Article

Improving processing plant inspections is a good idea, but it is only part of the solution. The real solution is minimizing the potential contaminant. Secondly, slow down the processing line so the workers can do their jobs. CDC tells people to wash their hands, their cutting boards and to cook meat thoroughly. Good sound suggestions, but why is the burden of safety inordinately placed on the consumer? Why are the processors allowed to hide behind the 'safe handling instructions' and maximize their profits with impunity?

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