And really, should we be blamed for being hysterically paranoid about the tainted meat recall from Maple Leaf Foods? Since the "scandal" broke out in the news, I have been wracking my brain to recall whether my family has consumed any of the recalled & voluntary recalled products. The only thing I can think of is a pizza luncheon that was part of a summer-fun rewards program at work. Did I eat the pepperoni pizza? Oh dear.
At the slightest hint of nausea last night...and other gastrointestinal symptoms that I won't mention here, I became near hysterical. Faster than lightening, I was on my laptop trying to get more information, but sadly the offerings came up short. With 29 cases being conclusively linked as of today, and an additional 30 under investigation, it's enough to make me swear off even smelling pepperoni for the rest of my life! This sort of reporting, however, is creating a state of panic. The facts need to be put out there: Who is likely to be most affected by listeria, what is the likelihood that treatment will succeed in curing the ailment, what percentage of people who contract listeria recover fully? We're focusing on the most negative statistics, and although we need that information, we also require the more optimistic facts. Please please please put those out there for the nervous nellies like me!
As for the blind trust we've always put into the likes of Maple Leaf Meats/Schneiders, well I'll certainly think twice before buying any of those products again. If you visit the JM Schneider website, you'll see that "J.M. wouldn’t make or sell anything he wouldn’t be proud to serve to his own family. He insisted on using only the finest cuts of meat, trimmed by hand, and natural spices and seasonings. He believed in craftsmanship and followed time-honoured recipes using traditional methods " Hmmmm...it looks like someone wasn't taking ol' man Schneider's insistance very seriously & fell asleep at the wheel. However, I'll take Mr. Schneider's advice & I will purchase only the finest cuts of meat, season them myself & server THOSE to my family. In a pinch, forget that processed stuff...it'll be all-natural peanut-butter-jelly-time.
My sincere condolences to those who have been affected by this horrible situation. I wish the rest of you good health.
2 comments:
maybe it is time to lift the peanut butter ban at the schools?
If only it were so simple...but I find I am struggling with lunch ideas for my 4-yr-old picky eater. Cheese cheese & more cheese!
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