Fwd: USDA Plans to Nuke All Raw Greens Prior to Sale--Take Action FAST!

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I'm forwarding an urgent message from Bob Avery:

 

In a message dated 12/1/07 11:56:21 PM, rwavery writes:

 

 

> Our " beloved " government intends to require that all greens be pasteurized

> prior to sale, and their open comment period from the public runs only until

> this Tuesday, Dec. 3! We need to make our opinions heard and registered

> immediately if we hope to be able to still buy raw greens in the supermarkets.

>  

> In the forwarded email below, they refer to the FDA, but they really mean

> the USDA. Here are the procedures for posting a public comment:

>  

>

> 1) To submit online: Go to www.regulations.gov. In the middle of the

> screen, you will see “Search Documents.â€

>

> In Step 1, choose “Documents with an open comments periodâ€

> In Step 2, choose “Department of Agricultureâ€

> In Step 3, choose “PROPOSED RULESâ€

> In Step 4, choose “Docket ID†and then type in “AMS-FV-07-0090â€

>

> Hit “Submit.â€

> Next, you will see a column titled “Comments, add/due by.†Click on the

> tiny tan dialogue icon, and you are now ready to submit your information and

> your comment.

>

>

> 2) To fax: (202) 720-8938.

>  

>

> Bob Avery

>  

>

>

> FDA Plans to Nuke ALL Our Greens Soon -- Take Action Quickly!

>

> Please don't just hit the delete button. This is too important.

>  

> The proposal is for federal regulations to mandate the 'pasteurization' of

> all greens. And as bad as that sounds, it gets worse: the FDA has started

> using the word 'pasteurize' as a euphemism or cover for what they really are

up

> to, which is irradiation. I've seen this coming (they've already mandated

> 'pasteurizing' almonds-- burning them with carcinogenic, banned rocket fuel...

> yes, really!)-- but they've sprung it on us, revealing their plan only

> recently, and allowing only till Monday, Dec. 3 for public comment. (In the

past, the

> FDA had comment periods of several weeks or even months. This is obscene!  

>  

> We need to take action. Almonds in September 2007; all greens (including

> organic) in the near future; what's next? If we don't act, we have only

> ourselves to blame as our food supply becomes ever more nutrient-deprived

and/or

> toxic.

>  

> Follow the link to read more and take action at the FDA Comment Line.  Also

> pass it on to your friends:

> http://snipurl.com/1ug7d

>  

> Even more important, get to know your Senators and Representatives and call

> them; their willingness to address issues depends on how many constituents

> call them to complain or voice their support. It only takes 5 minutes to call

> the toll-free Congressional switchboard numbers when an important issue like

> this comes up, and they are listening. For example, I remember a number of

> years back when the FDA wanted to dismantle the the Dietary Supplement Health

> and Education Act that is the underpinning that allows Americans the health

> freedom to pursue alternative medicine, herbs and supplements. Thousands of

> Americans called and wrote Congress to protest aggressively, and as a result

the

> plan was tabled.

>  

> Sadly, the FDA hardly ever listens to the public and heeds their wishes at

> all these days.  That's why I personally think it's even more important to

> voice your concern Monday to the Senators and Represenatives who represent

you.

> Let them know you want your the agri-business corporations to take

> responsibility and use more hygienic handling practices and more prudent

shipping

> methods, even if it costs them a little more, rather than passing the burden

on to

> you in the form of toxic, devitalized food devoid of most of its nutritional

> value. Enough is enough!

> --END OF BOB'S

> LETTER-----

>

Judy Pokras

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