Take action: Save Raw Almonds from spraying them with propylene oxide (PPO)

[Omaha Steve]

http://ga4.org/campaign/raw_almonds?rk=upLM18718I42E

Like many, AAHF was appalled by the recent USDA decision that all raw almonds sold as of September 1, 2007 would have to be pasteurized (including organic almonds) while still be labeled as “raw”. Watch our PSA!

The new protocols require all raw almonds grown and sold in North America to be pasteurized, thereby killing off any wayward bacteria. How? By quick-steaming the nuts, or spraying them with propylene oxide (PPO), a chemical so nasty that it was banned by both the National Hot Rod and American Motorcycle Racing Associations, where it had been used as a fuel before being deemed too dangerous. PPO is also a carcinogen. For these and other reasons, most countries, including the EU, ban imported nuts treated with PPO.

We have joined with the Organic Consumers Association and the Cornucopia Institute among other groups to make a change.

We are currently working with Congress to address this issue and requesting the USDA to do a minimum 180-day suspicion for a full review and to reopen public comments. We will also be asking for an organic exemption as well as truth in labeling.

Click here to read our letter to Congress and USDA

Click here to read the draft letter from Congress to USDA

Click here to read our Scientific Director thoughts on pasteurization


Click the link to take action etc...

[gateley]

1. What the fuck are these people thinking? Do they think there will be no

consequences to "spraying" our food? They've made us sick enough as it is. This is infuriating.

[Kajsa]

2. Done!

My whole family eats raw almonds,everyday.

I sure don't want them tainted with this garbage.

Raw almonds should be just that- raw with nothing added.

:thumbsup:

[Alameda]

3. signed

What insanity! Will this be another food I have to give up? My food choices are rapidly diminishing....

[w4rma]

4. insane. (nt)

[creeksneakers2]

5. Thanks for the warning

I won't eat raw almonds for a long as they are sprayed with this dangerous chemical. I'll click the link too.

[arendt]

6. Men's Health put raw almonds in their list of the 10 healthiest foods...

what possible reason could there be for messing with one of the best foods around?

Rotten corporatist bastards.

arendt

[eppur_se_muova]

7. PO is used to make aerosol bombs, i.e. WMD's. Shouldn't it be banned ...

just to keep it out of the hands of terrorists? Forget EPA, contact DHS!:evilgrin:

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4157928.html

[diane in sf]

8. done