Food Safety: 9 Major Snafus Of The Decade (PHOTOS)

Salmonella from eggs, E. Coli in spinach, dangerous caffeine/alcohol drink combos. It begs the question: Is the food in America safe?

Well, the U.S. government asked the same question, and earlier this week the Senate passed the Food Safety Modernization Act, a law that would strengthen the power of the FDA to oversee the nation's food supply.

The bill is considered a sweeping change to the food safety system, with a major focus on preventing food-borne illness. In that vein, here's a look at nine of the biggest FDA food recalls of the past decade.

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In September 2006, the FDA issued a statement warning of E. Coli bacteria in spinach. The outbreak originated on a central California farm. It eventually claimed five lives and caused 205 illnesses across 26 states, with most cases occurring in the Midwest. Ultimately, the spinach industry reported a $350 million loss as a result of the outbreak.

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In September 2006, the FDA issued a statement warning of E. Coli bacteria in spinach. The outbreak originated on a central California farm. It eventually claimed five lives and caused 205 illnesses across 26 states, with most cases occurring in the Midwest. Ultimately, the spinach industry reported a $350 million loss as a result of the outbreak.

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[MuchMadness]

10:07 PM on 12/10/2010

Woodsy Owl and Smokey Bear taught people not to litter and not to cause forest fires.
Now it's time for a salmon named Ella to preach about food safety inspections and safe handling of food.

[sandi trend]

08:46 PM on 12/09/2010

I SINCERELY apologize for my L-O-N-G comments below; INFORMATION TO PONDER, PARTs 1 through 9. It is with much regret these are not in sequence; as it would be without a doubt much easier to read if they were in order.

PLEASE read these in sequential order (PARTs 1 through 9), so that you will understand what I am speaking of.

There are many topics covered; which NEEDS consideration when it comes to the safety of our food crops and the use of Microbial bio-control products on the crops. Please know that these examples I have given you are ONLY a small percentage of the Microbial bio-control products in use.

We, have a RIGHT TO KNOW if Microbial bio-control products are genetically engineered (GEO), modified (GMO) or altered. We have the RIGHT TO KNOW what the vast majority of the ingredients are in these products; and not just the active ingredient. ( see INFORMATION TO PONDER - Parts 3 through 9 ).

We have a RIGHT TO KNOW if these LIVING Microbial bio-control products which are used on our food crops and used for insect control cause human health issues as well as the outcome for the environments they are used on.

I DO NOT take these issues lightly... NOR SHOULD YOU. The public has a RIGHT TO KNOW the FACTS.

[sandi trend]

08:29 PM on 12/09/2010

INFORMATION TO PONDER - PART 9

#18 BACTERIA
EPA: CHEMICAL 006407; CHEMICAL NAME Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki strain BMP123
*Microbial bio-control product: BARITONE BIO-INSECTICIDE

KNOWN Active Ingredient; Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki strain BMP123 @40.00%
UNKNOWN Inert Ingredients @60.00%

Crops:
ALFALFA [for] CATERPILLAR (LARVAE)
________________________________________
#19 FUNGUS
*Microbial bio-control product: LAGINEX AS

KNOWN Active Ingredient; Lagenidium giganteum, mycelium or oospores @40.00%
UNKNOWN Inert Ingredients @60.00%

Insect Control - used on:
Rice fields (flooded) (water treatment)
Soybeans (water treatment)
Pastures (irrigated)
Drainage ditches (foliar treatment)
Irrigation ditches
Ponds (water treatment)
Rivers (water treatment)
Stream margins (water treatment)
Marshes (water treatment)
Flood plains (water treatment)
Tires
________________________________________
#20 BACTERIA
EPA: CHEMICAL 006328; CHEMICAL NAME Streptomyces galbus strain QST 6047
*Microbial bio-control product: QST 6047 Technical. Insecticide.

KNOWN Active ingredient: Streptomyces galbus strain QST 6047 @2.0%.
UNKNOWN Inert Ingredients @98.0%

Proposed classification/Use: None. Manufacturing use product for formulation into insecticidal products; for control of lepidopteran pests on growing crops.
A UNIQUE AND IMPROVED STRAIN OF STREPTOMYCES GALBUS WITH INSECTICIDAL ACTIVITY
________________________________________

[sandi trend]

08:26 PM on 12/09/2010

INFORMATION TO PONDER - PART 8

#16 BACTERIA
EPA: CHEMICAL 006485; CHEMICAL NAME Bacillus pumilus strain QST 2808
*Microbial bio-control product: SONATA - can be applied in both conventional and organic disease control programs.

KNOWN Active Ingredient; Bacillus Pumilus strain QST 2808 @1.38%
UNKNOWN Inert Ingredients @98.62%

Crops:
LEAFY VEGETABLES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LEAFY VEGETABLES GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LEAFY VEGETABLES (SOIL TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (GREENHOUSE-SOIL TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (SOIL TREATMENT)
PEANUTS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEANUTS (OIL CROP) (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
SPINACH (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
SPINACH (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
SPINACH (GREENHOUSE-SOIL TREATMENT)
SPINACH (SOIL TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (GREENHOUSE-FUMIGATION)
________________________________________
#17 BACTERIA
EPA: CHEMICAL 006485; CHEMICAL NAME Bacillus pumilus strain QST 2808
*Microbial bio-control product: SONATA ASO

KNOWN Active Ingredient; Bacillus Pumilus strain QST 2808 @1.38%
UNKNOWN Inert Ingredients @98.62%

Crops:
LEAFY VEGETABLES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LEAFY VEGETABLES (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LEAFY VEGETABLES (SOIL TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (GREENHOUSE-SOIL TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (SOIL TREATMENT)
PEANUTS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEANUTS (OIL CROP) (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (SOIL TREATMENT)
SPINACH (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
SPINACH (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
SPINACH (GREENHOUSE-SOIL TREATMENT)
SPINACH (SOIL TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (GREENHOUSE-FUMIGATION)
TOMATOES (SOIL TREATMENT)

[sandi trend]

08:24 PM on 12/09/2010

INFORMATION TO PONDER - PART 7

#14 BACTERIA
EPA: CHEMICAL 006479; CHEMICAL NAME QST 713 strain of bacillus subtilis
*Microbial bio-control products: SERENADE MAX [and] GARDEN SOLUTIONS BIOFUNGICIDE WETTABLE POWDER [and] PLANT GUARDIAN BIOFUNGICIDE WETTABLE POWDER [and] SERENADE SOLUTIONS BIOFUNGICIDE FOR HOME AND GARDEN

KNOWN Active Ingredient; Bacillus Subtilis strain QST 713 @14.60%
UNKNOWN Inert Ingredients @85.40%

Crops:
LEAFY VEGETABLES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LEAFY VEGETABLES (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEANUTS (OIL CROP) (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
SPINACH (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
SPINACH (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
________________________________________
#15 BACTERIA
EPA: CHEMICAL 006485; CHEMICAL NAME Bacillus pumilus strain QST 2808
*Microbial bio-control products: BALLAD®PLUS BIOFUNGICIDE
BACTERIA; Bacillus pumilis strain QST 2808

KNOWN Active Ingredient; Bacillus Pumilus strain QST 2808 @1.38%
UNKNOWN Inert Ingredients @98.62%

Crops:
LEAFY VEGETABLES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LEAFY VEGETABLES (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LEAFY VEGETABLES (SOIL TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (GREENHOUSE-SOIL TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (SOIL TREATMENT)
PEANUTS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEANUTS (OIL CROP) (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
SPINACH (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
SPINACH (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
SPINACH (GREENHOUSE-SOIL TREATMENT)
SPINACH (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
SPINACH (SOIL TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (GREENHOUSE-FUMIGATION)
TOMATOES (SOIL TREATMENT)

[sandi trend]

08:22 PM on 12/09/2010

INFORMATION TO PONDER - PART 6

#11 BACTERIA
EPA: CHEMICAL 006479; CHEMICAL NAME QST 713 strain of bacillus subtilis
*Microbial bio-control product: SERENADE BIOFUNGICIDE WETTABLE
POWDER

KNOWN Active Ingredient; Bacillus Subtilis strain QST 713 @10.00%
UNKNOWN Inert Ingredients @90.00%

Crops:
LEAFY VEGETABLES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LEAFY VEGETABLES (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEANUTS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEANUTS (OIL CROP) (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
SPINACH (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
SPINACH (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
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#12 BACTERIA
EPA: CHEMICAL 006479; CHEMICAL NAME QST 713 strain of bacillus subtilis#12
*Microbial bio-control product: SERENADE GARDEN READY-TO-USE
(RTU)

KNOWN Active Ingredient; Bacillus Subtilis strain QST 713 @0.07%
UNKNOWN Inert Ingredients @99.93%

Crops:
LEAFY VEGETABLES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LEAFY VEGETABLES (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEANUTS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
SPINACH (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
SPINACH (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
________________________________________
#13 BACTERIA
EPA: CHEMICAL 006479; CHEMICAL NAME QST 713 strain of bacillus subtilis
*Microbial bio-control product: SERENADE [and] SERENADE SOLUTIONS

KNOWN Active Ingredient; Bacillus Subtilis strain QST 713 @10.00%
UNKNOWN Inert Ingredients @90.00%

Crops:
LEAFY VEGETABLES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LEAFY VEGETABLES (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LEAFY VEGETABLES (SOIL TREATMENT)
PEANUTS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)

[sandi trend]

08:17 PM on 12/09/2010

INFORMATION TO PONDER - PART 5

# 9 BACTERIA
EPA: CHEMICAL 006479; CHEMICAL NAME QST 713 strain of bacillus subtilis
*Microbial bio-control product: SERENADE AS

KNOWN Active Ingredient; Bacillus Subtilis strain QST 713 @1.34%
UNKNOWN Inert Ingredients @98.66%

Crops:
LEAFY VEGETABLES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LEAFY VEGETABLES (SOIL TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (SOIL TREATMENT)
PEANUTS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEANUTS (OIL CROP) (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
SPINACH (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
SPINACH (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
SPINACH (SOIL TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
________________________________________
#10 BACTERIA
EPA: CHEMICAL 006479; CHEMICAL NAME QST 713 strain of bacillus subtilis

*Microbial bio-control product: SERENADE ASO [and] GARDEN SOLUTIONS BIFOFUNGICIDAL LIQUID CONCENTRATE [and] PLANT GUARDIAN BIOFUNGICIDE LIQUID CONCENTRATE [and] Serenade solutions biofungicide concentrate

KNOWN Active Ingredient; Bacillus Subtilis strain QST 713 @1.34%
UNKNOWN Inert Ingredients @98.66%

Crops:
LEAFY VEGETABLES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LEAFY VEGETABLES (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEANUTS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEANUTS (OIL CROP) (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
Peppers (foliar treatment)
Peppers (greenhouse-foliar treatment)
SPINACH (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)

[sandi trend]

08:13 PM on 12/09/2010

INFORMATION TO PONDER - PART 4

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#5 BACTERIA
EPA: CHEMICAL 006479; CHEMICAL NAME QST 713 strain of bacillus subtilis
*Microbial bio-control product: RHAPSODY

KNOWN Active Ingredient; Bacillus Subtilis strain QST 713 @1.34%
UNKNOWN Inert Ingredients @98.66%

Crops:
LEAFY VEGETABLES (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEANUTS (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
________________________________________
#6 BACTERIA
EPA: CHEMICAL 006479; CHEMICAL NAME QST 713 strain of bacillus subtilis
*Microbial bio-control product: RHAPSODY AS

KNOWN Active Ingredient; Bacillus Subtilis strain QST 713 @1.34%
UNKNOWN Inert Ingredients @98.66%

Crops:
LEAFY VEGETABLES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
________________________________________
#7 BACTERIA
EPA: CHEMICAL 006479; CHEMICAL NAME QST 713 strain of bacillus subtilis
*Microbial bio-control product: RHAPSODY ASO

KNOWN Active Ingredient; Bacillus Subtilis strain QST 713 @1.34%
UNKNOWN Inert Ingredients @98.66%

Crops:
LEAFY VEGETABLES (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR
TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEANUTS (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
SPINACH (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
________________________________________
#8 BACTERIA
EPA: CHEMICAL 006479; CHEMICAL NAME QST 713 strain of bacillus subtilis
*Microbial bio-control product: SERENADE [and] SERENADE SOLUTIONS

KNOWN Active Ingredient; Bacillus Subtilis strain QST 713 @10.00%
UNKNOWN Inert Ingredients @ 90.00%

Crops:
LEAFY VEGETABLES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LEAFY VEGETABLES (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR
TREATMENT)
LEAFY VEGETABLES (SOIL TREATMENT)
PEANUTS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)

[sandi trend]

08:10 PM on 12/09/2010

INFORMATION TO PONDER - PART 3

#1 FUNGUS
EPA: CHEMICAL 006503; CHEMICAL NAME Muscodor albus strain QST 20799
*Microbial bio-control product: ANDANTE

KNOWN Active Ingredient; Muscodor Albus @0.35%
UNKNOWN Inert Ingredients @99.65%

Crops:
LEAFY VEGETABLES (SOIL FUMIGATION)
LETTUCE (SOIL FUMIGATION)
PEPPERS (SOIL FUMIGATION)
SPINACH (SOIL FUMIGATION)
TOMATOES (SOIL FUMIGATION)
________________________________________
#2 FUNGUS
EPA: CHEMICAL 006503; CHEMICAL NAME Muscodor albus strain QST 20799
*Microbial bio-control product: GLISSADE

KNOWN Active Ingredient; Muscodor Albus @0.35%
UNKNOWN Inert Ingredients @99.65%

Crops:
PEPPERS (SOIL FUMIGATION)
TOMATOES (SOIL FUMIGATION)
________________________________________
#3 FUNGUS
EPA: CHEMICAL 006503; CHEMICAL NAME Muscodor albus strain QST 20799
*Microbial bio-control product: ARBESQUE

KNOWN Active Ingredient; Muscodor Albus @0.35%
UNKNOWN Inert Ingredients @99.65%

Crops:
LEAFY VEGETABLES (SEED TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (SEED TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (SEED TREATMENT)
SPINACH (SEED TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (SEED TREATMENT)
________________________________________
#4 BACTERIA
EPA: CHEMICAL 006479; CHEMICAL NAME QST 713 strain of bacillus subtilis
*Microbial bio-control product: JAZZ

KNOWN Active Ingredient; Bacillus Subtilis strain QST713 @14.60%
UNKNOWN Inert Ingredients @85.40%

Crops:
LEAFY VEGETABLES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LEAFY VEGETABLES (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR
TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
LETTUCE (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEANUTS (OIL CROP) (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
PEPPERS (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
SPINACH (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
SPINACH (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)
TOMATOES (GREENHOUSE-FOLIAR TREATMENT)
________________________________________

[sandi trend]

08:07 PM on 12/09/2010

INFORMATION TO PONDER - PART 2
Natural and Organic?

It is said that Biopesticides provide Human and environmental safety and are
Alternatives to conventional pesticides (chemicals). HOWEVER, as you will note in the following list of SOME of the products containing microorganisms (fungus and/or bacteria) that are being used on animal and human food crops and/or for insect control; they DO CARRY an EPA chemical code #. http://www.epa.gov/opppmsd1/DataSubmittersList/dslmain.pdf ) Why then are these not known to be chemicals?

These bio-control products are considered NATURAL; pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, mycocides , etc.) which are natural in origin; because they are found in NATURAL habitats; i.e. soil. Does this make them safer?

THESE bio-control microorganisms have been “Exempt from the Requirement of Tolerence; by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

WHERE do some of these NEW DISCOVERIES of bacteria and fungus come from; that are being used on food and for insect control?

*Newly discovered FUNGUS; Muscodor Albus (QST 20799) found in the bark of a cinnamon tree in Honduras.
*Newly discovered STRAIN of BACTERIA; Bacillus Subtilis (QST 713) found in a peach orchard in Fresno, California.
*NEWLY DISCOVERED STRAIN OF BACTERIA; Bacillus pumilis (QST 2808) found in a garden in Micronesia.

[sandi trend]

08:05 PM on 12/09/2010

INFORMATION TO PONDER - PART ONE

Are Microbial bio-control products genetically engineered (GEO), modified (GMO) or altered? Does the verbage; MUTANTS or MUTANTS THEREOF in the patents mean natural? Are Microbial bio-control products safe to human health and the environment?
_______
POINT: the Netherlands, Institute of Food Safety report EXCERPTS: Appendix 2: Case study on pesticides of natural origin (by) M. J. Groot, G.A. Kleter states,
“Discussion:
Although natural pesticides are generally less toxic than synthetic compounds, unnaturally high levels of natural toxins could cause adverse effects on the environment.

Microbial bio-pesticides have a lower risk of insect resistance than chemical insecticides and their use is increasing (Sudakin, 2003). Bio-pesticides have the ability to multiply and may alter after application which may give rise to new risks. Microbial pesticides may affect the health of the consumer or people exposed to them in several ways including infectious and immunological mechanisms. These organisms are very complex and ill-understood concerning working mechanism, toxin production, specificity, and fate in the environment. This means that they may present a new type of hazard both for the environment and public health (Sudakin, 2003).

General recommendations on organic pesticides:

Bio-pesticides containing living organisms may present a new type of hazard both for the environment and public health due to their ability to multiply in the environment and need further investigation.
_______

[Rickerman]

06:52 PM on 12/05/2010

I was sure one would be Gulf Seafood and Sealife... Thanks B. P.

[gypsysailor]

06:52 PM on 12/05/2010

All of the food borne illnesses have come from mega-farm operations yet the bill as it is currently written will virtually shut down small farm operations and truck farms around the country.

[Philip123]

06:42 PM on 12/05/2010

Actually it looks like it will be hung up on a technicality this session as the revenue raising provisions, i.e. taxs originated in the Senate and not the house. There is an interesting write-up on the topic at the Health Journal Club
http://healthjournalclub.blogspot.com/2010/12/im-dreaming-of-blue-christmas.html
Quote:
"Enter Senate Bill S510 the Food Safety and Modernization Act, a phrase of government newspeak which should make the hair stand up on the back of any thinking creature's neck. We don't need our food supply "modernized" by legislation passed to the whims of the likes of Monsanto, Cargill or the rest of the cloned, transgenic, pesticide, terminator seed, processed, commercial food oligopoly pushers."

[JesusGlock9OilBaron]

11:53 PM on 12/04/2010

"Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein"

That just screams "American Diet".

[Lloyd Wood]

11:19 AM on 12/05/2010

You hit it.

Lloyd Wood Devix CCo RO