Meat recalled for E. coli

Meat products in 15 states may be contaminated

KALAMAZOO, Mich. - A meat company is recalling 129,000 pounds of beef products in 15 states because of possible E. coli contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.

The meat products are made by Davis Creek Meats and Seafood and were made for Gordon Food Service stores, the USDA said Wednesday on its Web site.

The beef products were made between March 1 and April 30 and were shipped to distribution centers and retailers in Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

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This is just another reason to eat a vegetarian diet

Recent studies show an extra serving a day can reduce head and neck cancer risk
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Another study shows Meat can be murder:
Meat can be murder on long-term health
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Yet another study shows women who eat barbecued food are at greater risk
Barbecue fans at greater risk for breast cancer
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The list of growing studies showing the dangerous ramifications of the standard meat diet is growing. Take into consideration the growth hormones, steroids, anti-biotics you are eating everytime you eat meat. The chemicals and additives used for factory-farm-produced meat is destroying Americans. It's also causing environmental damage:

Did you know:

Roughly one-fifth of the world's land is used for grazing. That’s twice the area used for growing crops. Much of this land once provided habitat for flora and fauna before being cleared for livestock.

Feedlots cause water pollution. Nearly 21 per cent of the average Canadian's contribution to common water pollution is caused by meat consumption from high-density farms. By designating just one “meat free” day a week you'll help reduce common water pollutants by as much as 21 kilograms annually.

Meat production requires more water than raising crops. For example, 283 grams (10 oz) of beef requires 85 times more water to produce than the same amount of potatoes.

What's good for the earth can also be good for you! Reducing meat consumption lowers the risks of heart disease and stroke. Eating more vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes improves your cardiovascular health and reduces the risks of obesity, diabetes and cancer.