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Yesterday a Ca., meat processor recalled 143 million lbs., of hamburger from all over the US. For years they have been processing sick cattle, without testing for BSE. Glad I'm a vegetarian.

Hi Leo hope your well

Wondered why I was getting sick so often, bet it is even in Canada.

Leo, i have an even worse story...Kung Pow Hot and Sour noodles, these will tear your guts out and make you hold your ankles praying for forgiveness.

Sadly i have about 12 more left in the cubboard, which means i will loose a few more pounds in weight and look at little grey before the end of the month!!

Mind you, they taste nice...so its not all bad

Here you go Leo just a little book I think everyone should read and it is available free online...........BSE is scary...........Read it if you haven't already

They're selling it to Taco Bell

There is a sad, sad truth to this story but an even bigger reality.

When you slaughter 3500-6000 head of cattle per day in a meat packing plant, there is a chance that 1 in 4 carcasses will be contaminated. E. Coli is one of the number one contaminants but there are many others and at various stages carcasses are exposed to contamination and cross contamination.

Here are the things to remember.

1) Wash the surfaces you prepare food on, before after and during the cooking process. Don't let anything that has come in contact with raw food, come in contact with cooked food.

2) Prepare food according to safe handling practices (this includes cooking ground meats to an internal temperature of 160*F).

3) Keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot.

Check out the USDA web site for safe food handling processes and remember it's not just meat that can make you sick, but also improperly handled vegitables, and other raw goods.