[Texgreen] Fwd: Bring Back Raw Almonds!

[Craig Miller]

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USDA Enforces Ban on True Raw Almonds
Despite Producer & Consumer Backlash
All Almonds Sold in Retail Stores Are Now Pasteurized 

Despite a negative backlash from almond producers, retailers and consumers,
the USDA has implemented its ruling to require that all raw almonds be
pasteurized. The rule went into effect on September 1st, and since then, all
retail outlets have been forced to remove true raw almonds from store
shelves. Consumers will be misled by this action as there will still be
almonds on store shelves labeled as "raw", but they will actually be
pasteurized.

   

One of the FDA-recommended pasteurization methods requires the use of
propylene oxide, which is classified as a "possible human carcinogen" by the
International Agency for Research on Cancer and is banned in Canada, Mexico,
and the European Union.


--- Bring Back Raw Almonds: Take Action! ---

Since the decision about the rule was made, Secretary of Agriculture, Mike
Johanns, has stepped down. He is temporarily replaced by Chuck Conner. This
may provide a new opportunity for reversal.

Please contact Conner today to ask that the rule be suspended for 6 months
while the public comment period is re-opened.

Contact Ag Secretary Chuck Connor:
http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_5227.cfm
 

 


   

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