Pistaschios

March 30, 2009

Another nut is in the news with a salmonella outbreak. First I was thinking

that this might lead to what they have done with prohibiting the sale of raw

almonds, but in looking at the story online, I found it interesting that these

are roasted nuts, not raw, that are the source of the problem.

The story comments, " For nuts, roasting is supposed to kill the bacteria. But

problems can occur if the roasting is not done correctly or if roasted nuts are

re-contaminated. That can happen if mice, rats or birds get into the facility. "

So now we find out that even roasting is no guarantee that the nut is not

contaminated!

Ron Koenig

March 31, 2009

Thanks for bringing this to our attention, Ron! Very interesting, and

revealing. I wonder if the almond board is paying attention, since they are

so confident that pasteurization is covering their liability.

I note that the company that sold the 'contaminated' product sells candies

and other junk foods as well. If their customers will eat these, one can

only imagine what the rest of their diets are like. Yet when they get sick

we are asked to believe that a tiny little innocent bacterium is to blame.

Unfortunately most people will believe it, and will welcome the folly of

attempting to sterilize every morsel of food that is brought to market.

Where will the madness end?

For those who are interested in reading the story, here's a link:

Best wishes,

Nora

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So now we find out that even roasting is no guarantee that the nut is not

contaminated!

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