The story that has rocked the President of Korea is really incredible. If it takes high level meetings to force and open up markets for U.S beef [that is half the price] then something is dead wrong. This issue underscores the real magnitude of the U.S. still allowing downers and other waste to be rechanneled back into animal and pet food. The world markets have spoken and they do not want our meat.
The fix is simple. Ban cannibalism and the processing of sick and downer animals from entering the food chain. Even if we believe there is still a debate on science related to food safety, we are losing billions of dollars in sales, and our reputation for producing quality meats is being tarnished. It may be reaching the point that the damage will be irreparable if the FDA and the USDA do nothing to alleviate food safety concerns.
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You don't have to ban it. Just Certify the non-cannible meat as such. Let the consumer decide which to buy. (If I had a real way of knowing and a legitimate ceritication on the meat, I would avoid the cannible meat.)
JN,
You need to ban it for two reasons. One is most of the rest of the world's meateaters say it is not safe. And two, our export sales are bad because of that very reason and we are watching jobs vanish.
But downer cattle ARE banned from entering the food supply (unless inspected by a veterinarian). And cannibalistic feed is also banned.
The problem is there is far too little spent on ENFORCING the bans.
Jeff, That is right. We need to enforce these rules. They protect people and they protect companies. Thanks.
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