I found this video on the CNN website and found it kind of fascinating. It talks about the fact that BOTH industrial and organic eggs have the potential of containing salmonella, merely because chickens pick it up from outside (wildlife, feces) and have that chance of getting infected. I have heard of misconceptions that organic products don't contain such infections, but this video says it how it is.
But what I really was happy to hear, was the very end segment. In California, they plan on forbidding small-cage chicken farms... which could just as well be the start of many other states afterwards. Maybe we WILL see change soon
http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/08/24/egg.safety.debate/index.html
Wow, I never thought organic products could include these infections. Its interesting to learn even the alternatives we thought were healthier may just as well not be.
ReplyDeleteThat would be an awesome thing if California did this. I truly believe change in the environmental world must start with our government.
ReplyDeleteAwesome about the CA thing but it makes me worried about the salmonella. I feel like there would be a greater risk of salmonella in organic eggs because the non-organic have chemicals in them to kill such things.
ReplyDeleteI kind of agree with Lauren on this. Even though chemicals in our food are horrible, if they reduce the chances of containing illnesses such as salmonella then I think they can do some good.
ReplyDeleteI feel a common misconception - at least I thought it until I read my 'read 'n' seed' book - about organic food is that they are completely safe and healthy to consume. We as educators can remind others that 'organic' does not mean you won't get sick from it, it simply means that there is less exposure. What a great reminder, thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that California is taking the initiative to make a change. It seems like they are almost always the first to try something new- hopefully this catches on!
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