Thirty years later we still want to know "Where's the beef ... been?"
In case you missed it the ground beef recall extended to nationwide due to Ecoli contamination. NBC reported in an
article by Jonel Aleccia2 million pounds tainted ground beef was sent to restaurants in at least 12 states between April 22 and May 2.
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Isn't the government watching our food?
It doesn't look like it. This is not the only beef recall we have experienced. Previous beef recalls happened in 2008 (5.3 million pounds), 2007 (21.7 million pounds). Recall dates go back as far as 2006. That's 8 years of disease infected meat spreading sickness and in some cases causing death.
It's not just the recalls of contaminated meat, there are problems with USDA factory farm inspections and the health of the cows.
Beef and Cancer, Heart Disease
The the latest study on
Heart Disease and Beef published in Harvard Health Publications states the more beef you eat the more heart disease you develop. The
Harvard School of Public Health reports those who eat more processed meats have a higher risk of death of all cause.
To read more
click hereConversely there are heart healthy benefits to eating grass fed beef.
To read more
click hereIn 2011 Dr. Colin T. Campbell in
The China Study reported the more beef and beef products you consume the higher your risk of developing cancer. The more fruits and vegetables you eat the less likely you are to develop cancer. Get the book
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