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Action Alert: Tell Schnuck's "NO Irradiated Food!" |
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by Public Citizen
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19 Jan 2003
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Supermarket chains (including Schnuck's two local stores), frightened by the bad publicity surrounding recent meat recalls, are choosing to carry irradiated meat. Their marketing spin claims that irradiated ground beef is a "safe" choice for consumers. But, contrary to what proponents of irradiation claim, it has not been proven safe. We cannot let them subject their customers to this questionable technology just to let meat producers cover up dirty meat! |
Supermarket chains (including Schnuck’s two local stores), frightened by the bad publicity surrounding recent meat recalls, are choosing to carry irradiated meat. Their marketing spin claims that irradiated ground beef is a "safe" choice for consumers. But, contrary to what proponents of irradiation claim, it has not been proven safe. We cannot let them subject their customers to this questionable technology just to let meat producers cover up dirty meat!
Send a free fax to your supermarket!
http://www.citizen.org/fax/background.cfm?ID=112&source=12
For fax info for supermarket chains in other states:
http://www.citizen.org/cmep/foodsafety/food_irrad/articles.cfm?ID=8724
Write a letter to your supermarket!
If you would rather write a letter than send a fax, use the contact information for your supermarket in the chart below. Then, use the sample letter provided for talking points.
You can also call their customer service representatives or speak with your local store manager to let them know that you do not want irradiated food!
Click here to view sample letter:
http://www.citizen.org/cmep/foodsafety/food_irrad/articles.cfm?ID=8724#Sample_Letter
Be sure to page down at this link for extensive references and information about the issue of food irradiation:
http://www.citizen.org/cmep/foodsafety/food_irrad/articles.cfm?ID=8724
Keep irradiated fruits and vegetables out of your store!
The importation of irradiated fruits and vegetables was recently approved, and there may be a push for supermarkets currently carrying irradiated meat to expand to fruits and vegetables. Be sure to mention in your letter or comments that you do NOT want your supermarket to carry irradiated fruits and vegetables in the future!
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See also:
http://www.citizen.org/cmep/foodsafety/food_irrad/articles.cfm?ID=8724
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