Mad Cow: Gardenburger Urges Consumers to Object to Plan to Test Only Exported Beef
09 Janvier 2004 - 11:22PM
PR Newswire (US)
Mad Cow: Gardenburger Urges Consumers to Object to Plan to Test
Only Exported Beef IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
The following is a statement by Scott Wallace, CEO of Gardenburger
Authentic Foods, Inc.. The statement is issued in reaction to
confirmation by National Meat Association President Rosemary
Mucklow that an offer has been made to Japanese Trade and
Agricultural officials to test all export-bound cows that were born
before January 1, 1998. "Gardenburger vehemently opposes testing
only those cows bound for export. We are very interested in Ms.
Mucklow's explanation as to why she believes Japanese consumers
deserve better safeguards than American consumers. We strongly urge
the industry to test all cows. We urge U.S. consumers to join us in
contacting Ms. Mucklow, to voice their opposition to this plan, and
to call for an explanation." Concerned consumers can voice their
objection to the National Meat Association's plan by e-mailing,
calling or writing Rosemary Mucklow at: Ms. Rosemary Mucklow
President National Meat Association 1400 16th Street NW, Suite 400
Washington DC 20036 202-667-2108 For those consumers with concerns
about meat supply, Gardenburger offers a wide range of products
that closely duplicate the taste and texture of real meat products
such as Hamburger, Ribs, Chicken and Pork. All Gardenburger
products are 100% Natural, low in fat, cholesterol and "net"
carbohydrates. Most products also provide the many health benefits
associated with soy protein and can be easily incorporated in most
healthy, balanced diets. DATASOURCE: Gardenburger Authentic Foods,
Inc.. CONTACT: Kristen Siefkin, +1-503-407-1221, for Gardenburger
Authentic Foods, Inc. Web site: http://www.gardenburger.com/
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