Even after being processed none of the original parts simply "disappear"; Meaning: The feces, bile, and hair are probably in every other cut of meat. ... Later IBP plant released a report saying that the oil was dripped on "unfinished hams" and that IBP is considered by many to have one of the cleanest plants in the country! ... The IBP plant was documented by an FDA inspector to have oil dripping into its hams from a misplaced pipe. ... Later IBP plant released a report saying that the oil was dripped on "unfinished hams" and that IBP is considered by many to have one of the cleanest p...

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While survival was the goal for many lower class people each day, Sinclair also exposed the unsanitary food products being shipped and processed during this time period. ... He was implying that the meat being packaged was not of good quality and probably expired. ... Even the government inspector passes over spoiled carcasses and rotten meat. ... A further description was revealed through Jurgis' knowledge of the meatpacking industry to reveal the lack of care/contaminated meats of the meatpacking industry: "the meat would be shoveled into carts there were things that went into the ...

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One myth is that if food production and process facilities were cleaner that Food Irradiation would not be necessary. ... Irradiation destroys insects, fungi that cause food to spoil, and bacteria that cause food borne illness. ... "Irradiating certain foods, especially red meat, translates into fewer people getting sick and dying from food poisoning -- particularly children and the elderly, who may be more vulnerable to these bacteria" (Holcomb 14). ... This calcium loss plays an important role in the softening of fruit and other plant tissues (vegetables). ...

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The second area they focus on is people on strike or protesters, where they support the protesters' cause by providing them with food so that they could stand for their beliefs and not starve while in the process. ... The decisions are made within each chapter, each individual being encouraged to participate into the decision making process (ABC No Rio). ... The reasons behind it are clearly stated: plant based aliments do not spoil that quick and it is the only food that does not involve violence. ... Even if from time to time they receive dairy and meat products, the organization does...

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