Sunny Days and Beet Around the Greens Dressings
The Emerging Pathogens Institute ranked Salmonella as the worst foodborne pathogen as it represents the largest public health burden on our country. Eggs contaminated with Salmonella sicken 142,000 Americans each year. Yet salmonella in eggs was only ranked the #10 worst pathogen-food combination.1
In fact eating chicken may be eight times riskier than consuming eggs. Thanks to heightened food safety regulations during the Clinton administration the number of Americans food-poisoned by chicken each year decreased to 200,000 from 390,000. “But isn't that a bit like some toy company boasting that they've reduced the amount of lead in their toys and are now killing 40% fewer babies?”2
Within the last 10 years or so we have seen a decrease in food-poisoning caused by E. coli. The reason for this reduction is because selling E. coli laden beef is illegal. Yet chicken laced with salmonella contaminated fecal matter is totally fine.3
In 1971 the American Public Health Association sued the USDA saying salmonella-contaminated meat cannot be given a stamp of approval. The USDA argued that “there are numerous sources of contamination which might contribute to the overall problem" and it would be "unjustified to single out the meat industry and ask that the Department require it to identify its raw products as being hazardous to health."4 “That's like the tuna industry arguing there's no need to label cans of tuna with mercury levels because you can also get exposed eating a thermometer.”5
The meat industry’s position was upheld by the DC Circuit Court of Appeals, who decided it was acceptable to allow potentially deadly salmonella in meat. Their reasoning was "American housewives…normally are not ignorant or stupid and their methods of preparing and cooking of food do not ordinarily result in salmonellosis."6 “That's like saying oh, minivans don't need airbags or seat-belts and kids don't need car seats because soccer moms don't ordinarily crash into things.”7
With warm days ahead, what better way to help incorporate more fresh, raw veggies into your diet than with a delicious dressing. Give one or both of these recipes a try.
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1 NutritionFacts. (Director). (2013). Salmonella in chicken & turkey: Deadly but not illegal [DVD]. DrGreger. (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/salmonella-in-chicken-turkey-deadly-but-not-illegal/)
2 Ibid
3 Ibid
4 APHA v. Butz, 511 F.2d 331, 334 (1974).
5 NutritionFacts. (Director). (2013). Salmonella in chicken & turkey: Deadly but not illegal [DVD]. DrGreger. (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/salmonella-in-chicken-turkey-deadly-but-not-illegal/)
6 APHA v. Butz, 511 F.2d 331, 334 (1974).
7 NutritionFacts. (Director). (2013). Salmonella in chicken & turkey: Deadly but not illegal [DVD]. DrGreger. (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/salmonella-in-chicken-turkey-deadly-but-not-illegal/)
In fact eating chicken may be eight times riskier than consuming eggs. Thanks to heightened food safety regulations during the Clinton administration the number of Americans food-poisoned by chicken each year decreased to 200,000 from 390,000. “But isn't that a bit like some toy company boasting that they've reduced the amount of lead in their toys and are now killing 40% fewer babies?”2
Within the last 10 years or so we have seen a decrease in food-poisoning caused by E. coli. The reason for this reduction is because selling E. coli laden beef is illegal. Yet chicken laced with salmonella contaminated fecal matter is totally fine.3
In 1971 the American Public Health Association sued the USDA saying salmonella-contaminated meat cannot be given a stamp of approval. The USDA argued that “there are numerous sources of contamination which might contribute to the overall problem" and it would be "unjustified to single out the meat industry and ask that the Department require it to identify its raw products as being hazardous to health."4 “That's like the tuna industry arguing there's no need to label cans of tuna with mercury levels because you can also get exposed eating a thermometer.”5
The meat industry’s position was upheld by the DC Circuit Court of Appeals, who decided it was acceptable to allow potentially deadly salmonella in meat. Their reasoning was "American housewives…normally are not ignorant or stupid and their methods of preparing and cooking of food do not ordinarily result in salmonellosis."6 “That's like saying oh, minivans don't need airbags or seat-belts and kids don't need car seats because soccer moms don't ordinarily crash into things.”7
With warm days ahead, what better way to help incorporate more fresh, raw veggies into your diet than with a delicious dressing. Give one or both of these recipes a try.
________________________________
1 NutritionFacts. (Director). (2013). Salmonella in chicken & turkey: Deadly but not illegal [DVD]. DrGreger. (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/salmonella-in-chicken-turkey-deadly-but-not-illegal/)
2 Ibid
3 Ibid
4 APHA v. Butz, 511 F.2d 331, 334 (1974).
5 NutritionFacts. (Director). (2013). Salmonella in chicken & turkey: Deadly but not illegal [DVD]. DrGreger. (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/salmonella-in-chicken-turkey-deadly-but-not-illegal/)
6 APHA v. Butz, 511 F.2d 331, 334 (1974).
7 NutritionFacts. (Director). (2013). Salmonella in chicken & turkey: Deadly but not illegal [DVD]. DrGreger. (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/salmonella-in-chicken-turkey-deadly-but-not-illegal/)
Plants
Sunny Days Dressing
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Beet Around the Greens
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Technique
Combine all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth. The ending consistency is quite thick and easily spooned onto salad. Adjust the amount of water to achieve the consistency desired.
*Apples rank 1st (most contaminated) for yet another year in the “dirty dozen: 12 foods to eat organic” so choose organic. EWG's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce
*Apples rank 1st (most contaminated) for yet another year in the “dirty dozen: 12 foods to eat organic” so choose organic. EWG's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce