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What Would Jesus Pasteurize?

Mandatory almond pasteurization restricts consumer

rights and religious freedom

 

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Seattle, WA (PRWEB via PRWebDirect) August 2, 2007 --

As of September 1, 2007, all almonds produced in

California, which are destined for the U.S., Canada,

and Mexico will be required to undergo pasteurization,

or at least that is the ruling passed by the Almond

Board of California with the backing of the USDA. Raw

foodists around the world depend on a reversal of this

ruling and followers of the Essene teachings may face

giving up one of their staples.

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The basic reason for this exercise in control over

citizen's food is two separate incidents of salmonella

poisoning found in raw almonds over the last six

years. These incidents involved conventional almonds,

not organic almonds. Even though no incidents of

salmonella poisoning have been reported from organic

raw almonds, the Almond Board has decided that they,

too, should be pasteurized. So, while there has been

no evidence that raw organic almonds are susceptible

to salmonella poisoning, the Almond Board is taking

away the major source of one of raw foodists' staples.

 

Another problem with this ruling is that the

pasteurized almonds will not be required to be labeled

as pasteurized. Consumers may see pasteurized almonds

labeled only as “raw” almonds. If the pasteurized

almonds are not labeled as “pasteurized”, this will be

misleading to consumers and removes the public's

ability to make informed decisions.

 

If there were a lot of other sources of raw almonds,

this ruling might not be as serious an issue. However,

California happens to be the only U.S. state

commercially growing almonds. In addition, California

grows about 80% of the world’s almonds, according to

the Almond Board of California website.

 

If this ruling is not reversed, consumers may

unwillingly consume pasteurized almonds. Some raw

foodists may become ill as a result and they may have

to decide between ending a 100% raw diet and ending

their consumption of almonds. A better option may be

to help the Almond Board “see the light” regarding raw

organic almonds. It is not September yet, and

consumers need to know both sides of the story.

 

Citizens of the United States have the freedom to

follow the religion of their choice. This may sound

strange when discussing the topic of almond

pasteurization. Most pasteurization is a form of

cooking. There are, in the Essene teachings, quotes

from Jesus (Yashua) that state “…prepare not your

foods with the fire of death, which kills your foods,

your bodies and your souls also.” Many who follow the

raw food diet can understand why Jesus would say such

a thing. People have experienced improved, even

amazing, health as a result of not cooking their food.

Because followers of the Essene teachings, which

include eating raw foods, may no longer be able to

purchase almonds in their raw state, this ruling is

actually treading on their religious rights. The

Almond Board may be replacing a raw staple with a

pasteurized one. If the Essene followers are unable to

find other truly raw sources of almonds, they either

turn their backs on the teachings or stop eating the

almonds. How can this happen in the U.S.?

 

This aspect of the almond controversy is addressed on

a new website. You may have heard of “What Would Jesus

Do?” How about http://WhatWouldJesusPasteurize.com?

There is compelling information on this site about the

almond issue and the resulting religious implications.

The site also tells visitors some of the things they

can do to reverse this ruling. If consumers wish to

retain their right to choose raw foods and citizens

wish for us all to maintain our religious freedoms,

they should act now.

 

Raw foodists around the world are doing their best to

get this ruling reversed. In the mean time, stock up

on your raw almonds… while they are still raw.

 

Contact:

Jeff Rogers

206-547-8224

http://WhatWouldJesusPasteurize.com

pr (AT) WhatWouldJesusPasteurize (DOT) com

 

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