Listeria and Food Safety

[@thefruitfulfarmhousewithchris]

I never, EVER, eat cold cuts. It's been years since I bought Boar's Head. Wouldn't you know I bought Boar's Head turkey breast for my husband and me on a whim a month ago. And, of course, it was in the timeframe of the recall. Ugh! We prayed, and so far, no illness, thank God. I think we need to be constantly praying over all our food now. Once again, thanks for all the great info in this video!

[@arielwood1458]

As someone that worked for said company for several years I simply say. I’ll never eat that crap. Not because of how it’s made but solely because the quality control and checks are bs.

[@YT4Me57]

Same for me! In the dreadful heat of the summer, I thought it best to give myself a break from heating up the kitchen. So I bought cold cuts and lived of cold sandwiches for dinner a few evenings. Hadn't had deli meats in years...and those sandwiches were delicious! Thank God, I didn't get sick. Glad you and your husband had the same outcome! 🙏🏾

[@lberry152008]

You are a true teacher, someone who loves what they do and want to share their knowledge. A true hero

[@SL-fu7sh]

Love you Rose Red! You’re such an inspiration to me! At 60, I’m going to start canning for the first time this fall! 💎🌸💖

[@lauramoran1694]

I didn’t start canning until I was 67. I enjoy that process so much. Enjoy!

[@SL-fu7sh]

@@lauramoran1694 thank you so much for the encouragement!💗💗💗

[@suesmyder]

I didn't start canning until I was 70 in 2020. Just love it. Thank you for safe canning methods.

[@OICUR12]

You are gonna love it! Good luck.

[@amandar7719]

Thank you for highlighting listeria. I would like to add that blanching greens before freezing will kill this bacteria before freezing. I’ve never counter commented on content makers not blanching, say, green beans before freezing because they seem to have all the knowledge (power) they feel necessary to bring up a family. Anyway, when handling non-preblanched vegetables and fruits from the freezer one should treat it like raw meat and wash one’s hands and utensils before touching anything else. Listeria (like all bacteria handled by microbiologists for research) is actually FROZEN for longevity to use in experiments. Listeria can also survive fridge temperatures. Making ice cream, for example, from handpicked frozen strawberries is not advisable for those at risk. Making jams and jellies is fine but treat the unfrozen fruit as if it is contaminated as you would meat before it’s heated during processing. Anyway, I just thought your viewers on this particular forum should know that listeria survives the freezing process. Here in the UK, recalls on frozen vegetables are not uncommon. Obviously, it’s also not good practice to use any form of composted manure in beds designated for growing salad greens. Especially if chickens contributed to the compost process however long the compost has been left maturing. Our family members have good immune systems, but I still handle vegetables and meat as if we have guests or someone is in the vulnerable early stage of pregnancy.

[@dancinginabundance]

Yes, blanching vegetables CAN reduce or eliminate Listeria monocytogenes, a foodborne pathogen that can be found in raw vegetables.

[@ht8259]

I learned about botulism on this channel when rouge canning was rearing it’s ugly head & I almost did it too. These topics are SO crucial. Thank you isn’t enough. THANK YOU!!! Blessings.

[@moonandmakery]

What is rouge canning please?

[@ht8259]

@@moonandmakery also known as rebel canning… it’s a short cut to cooking - if something’s supposed to be pressure canned, some people only water bath it… if something’s supposed to be water bathed, some people only pour it in the jar hot, pop on a lid, & consider it done. The proper canning would kill the bacteria… which I’m SO glad I learned about botulism from Pam before I succumbed to trying “short cuts” that could have a deadly effect.

[@fishinghole333]

I bought stearamine tablets a few years ago following Pam's recommendation. I've become lax in using it, so I need to tighten up my kitchen ship!

[@MQTAful]

Can't be reminded of these things often enough--especially in today's 'bigger-is-better' food industry.

[@barbsygirl68]

Great info RoseRed! I can tell your career was teaching and instruction. You are so easy to listen to and follow. Thank you!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks! Jim

[@ShereeGroom]

I heard about what is happening in Colorado - terrifying. Please stay safe RoseRed!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks! We plan to do that. Jim

[@JustMe-jc2ft]

What's happening in Colorado?

[@christinawhite9256]

I thank so very much for this video. Our minds stay young in our thoughts. I keep forgetting that my husband and I are 72 and 73 years old, although the our doctors remind us at the end of every office visit. He is doing good but compromised with infusions for cancer, and I have degenerative bone disease and taking medication for it. God bless 💕

[@marcireale]

Well, now I understand why you’re so thorough in explaining food safety! Thank you for the timely explanation. I’ve shared it with my family and friends.

[@mariehud7382]

We receive only the best information from you and Jim and wow do we appreciate your knowledge and the fact that you pass it on to us. Thank you once again and I stopped buying bagged lettuce many years ago and once in a while would get micro greens but no more. You two are the best!

[@barbarawilde3459]

Came here to re-listen to this talk about Listeria. Since the recall this week is now up to 10 million pounds of cooked ready to eat meats, distributed all over the country. Education is power.

[@robingirven4570]

Your information videos are awesome! Thank Jim & Pam!

[@ksewald91]

I am over 65 and have severe ulcerative colitis. The treatment I receive took my immune system way down. I am very careful about exposure to anyone sick. Very good information for those with my condition. I did not realize how dangerous listeria could be. Sadly, my doctor has never mentioned anything about this topic. I was totally ignorant of foods causing serious problems.

[@dancinginabundance]

Title of a very good article to copy and paste in your search engine: Meat Scandal At Sara Lee

[@TammySchwerzler]

Thank you very much for your timely video. My 82 year old mother just had these symptoms and I think it's from eating fallen peaches off their peach tree. We'll never know for sure but am going to give her this info and advise her especially given her age to be more careful 'grazing' outside from the fallen fruit, garden etc..

[@barbeewear4240]

I so appreciate your science backed videos. So many homesteading videos are pushing fear or do not provide safety information. I always go to your site to verify safe ways to preserve food. You continue to improve your presentation techniques - thank you.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We like the science-based information versus fear. Jim

[@WisconsinAdventures]

Thanks for the wonderful information! Can't wait for the updated cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing video

[@shirleymillar10]

I still buy salad mixes from the grocery store at age 74. I also grow all my micro greens in my greenhouse. However, I don't consume without soaking them all in water mixed with colloidal silver for 20-30 minutes. So far I have had no issues. I also subscribe to Food Safety News on the web so I'm aware of any recalls.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Stay safe. Jim

[@SonyaBayham]

I believe all the convenience foods are too easy to consume. A big bowl of salad with cheese and meats. Just stop at the grocery or deli. Cook the greens. Don't purchase deli meat and cheeses. Convenience isn't healthy.😊

[@thehadster7043]

This is really helpful! Thank you once again for taking the time to make this type of video!

[@margaretbedwell3211]

Thank you for covering this Listeria problem. As an octogenarian it is important to me to know the recognition, treatment and prevention. Have a Blessed weekend.

[@lorrainehaller2512]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on listeria. Extremely helpful. God bless.

[@seaflower1520]

Looking forward to follow up video on cleaning and sterilizing. I like to learn a good DIY solution to clean vegetables and fruits then store them for easy preparation or ready to eat. How best to clean and dry the Debbie Meyer GreenBags plastic bags store fruits and vegetables. How to clean and sterilized cleaning brushes and brooms and other cleaning tools (not in just toss in a Dish washer or washing machine some of us do not own one live in small apartment).What is the best way to easy and sterilize toothbrushes and bathroom cup in between uses? How to clean reusable stainless steel water bottles esp the nipples or mouth opening and closing caps. These are some of things I like to learn about. Thank you for today video very informative.

[@patriciacooke886]

Yes I too want the info, you covered a few things I am clueless about, thank you

[@dappledaylight2628]

You are such a remarkable woman. I always enjoy your videos and appreciate the knowledge you share. Thank you 💗

[@tekawolf8254]

Thank you for sharing the information on Listeria.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

It's our pleasure

[@doreenakers658]

Thank you for all the food safety tips.

[@Ididitonce]

Just what I was looking for 😊

[@astatine0085]

Knowledge can replace fear indeed

[@hollyward8533]

I appreciate the information and the skilled and thoughtful presentation of it.

[@PhilReavis]

Thank you Rose, has always great information.

[@hollydecker9581]

Informative and timely. Thank you!!

[@nc8524]

Thanks for the informative video. I avoid precut produce at stores. Also bagged lettuce at stores has always been terrible- as much as I used to try getting freshest, it usually stinks when opening the bag ( what do they put in there, some kinda gas?)..and its always a bag of rusty stumps! I like my green ( not pale yellow) lettuce leaves.

[@manong4328]

In Canada we have presently public notice from the Public Health of Canada regarding listeria who sadly killed a few people in 4 provinces. Recall has been made for Almond milk, Coconut milk, Oat milk. In this case, mostly women aged over 50. Thank you so much for what you do for the community. You and Mr Jim.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you! Be safe! Jim

[@jaimeparker72]

Rose, Might you briefly discuss the sanitary benefits of using Thieves and Vinegar when cleaning surfaces and potentially vinegar in cleaning vegetables during your video next week? Thanks in advance.

[@PattyLU2]

Yes! Much better than chemicals!

[@rkng1]

THANK YOU PAM, I ordered the preservation book you had a link to from The Georgia University. The book is wonderful.

[@deborahanntaylor375]

I just discovered your channel today and have watched several videos. Thank you so much for the science-based, clearly communicated information. Best wishes to you and yours.

[@islandgal500]

Two more of my guilty pleasures are being removed from my life: sprouts and deli meat - nooooooo! Thanks for the reminder. Have been cleaning my kitchen like crazy in the last few days as part of my regular schedule so looking forward to your updated kitchen clean video.

[@natviolen4021]

I stopped sprouting seeds myself due to safety concerns. They're just too easy to get contaminated. Storebought sprouts at least are subject to regular controls by producer and authorities. And even then I never eat them raw, only blanched. I only buy the freshest looking ones, take them out of the package right away and rinse them before storing.

[@natviolen4021]

@@kitbaker1629 Honestly, I' don't know. The seeds may contain spores in advance and the humid environment creates perfect conditions for growth of bacteria, virusses and fungi. I don't feel that I can ensure a controlled environment at home to avoid this. Anyway, don't eat raw sprouts.

[@cyn4rest]

Thank you, Pam n Jim. Your research is much appreciated. I never buy store sprouts but are my home sprouts ok? I use commercial sprouting seeds and filtered water. Like you, I’m meticulous about cleaning in the kitchen - bathrooms too.

[@patsternburg8737]

Thank you so much for taking the time to cover this! Would Hydroponics for greens using purified or filtered water be an option?

[@pamhunter8836]

That was my immediate thought! I’d really like to know!

[@aw2589]

I think it would. It'd be a situation where it'd be free from it unless introduced some other way.

[@bertieboatright1206]

Thank you so much for this video I intend to share with my friends and family.just good solid information.amd it's a very good reminder for those of us who do good preservation.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Glad it was helpful! Jim

[@sharonpburns]

Question: IF I purchase 'bagged" salad and rinse in water that I have added peroxide to and then spin dry - - would that be enough to kill the Listeria? Thanks

[@compassrosette411]

I always appreciate your emphasis on food safety. I have two questions for next week's video: How long does steramine stay active once you've mixed it up? How long is the shelf-life of the tablets, should they be rotated out every so often? I've had severe respiratory reactions when disinfecting with Clorox, so I'm happy you've introduced me to a safer alternative (although, if you don't smell the cleaning fluid at work, is it really clean??? Haha!).

[@RoseRedHomestead]

If I am not mistaken, Pam answered both of your questions in the video. Jim

[@annajohnson3309]

Thank you Rose

[@OldSchoolPrepper]

very informative, thank you again for a great and well done, video

[@SpaceLanderGirl]

I was just washing vegetables now I’ll scrub them. Thanks for always teaching us to be safe. @rosered my question would be about spouts. I grow them in a jar in my kitchen. I assume there ok as I sanitize my jars and my water is fine. Am I wrong about that?

[@beverly4551]

Rose Red can you do regular appkes both pressure canning and water bath? PLEASE!

[@sixpackbinky]

Thanks! ❤

[@doloresterrell5334]

Thank you both for always sharing your information and knowledge.

[@sandravella3198]

Thank you for this video. Awesome information.

[@inspiredclips8245]

Thank You!

[@sueholte451]

Such great information.thanks Jim and Pam!! BC of you I use Steramine in my kitchen cleaning!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Our pleasure! Jim

[@davidhinote6046]

Thank you for this information.

[@CathyLarkins]

Thank you for another great informational video.

[@rosharnwalker7366]

I have realized just how badly fears have been used to prevent people from creating their own products. Either by commercial producers or otherwise, knowledge will help them overcome their fears and safely produce staples safely. Yogurt, mayonnaise, butter, cottage cheese, and numerous other items save tons of money, and when done correctly, it increases safety.

[@johnleca]

Not sure what I had but sick like a dog for 4 days with stomach pain anyway you remind me of Agent Dana Scully from the X files, red hair and smart. Where is your husband Agent Mulder? Jim. lol Thanks for another great video!

[@JaniceVineyard-kf6wm]

Great, thank you.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are welcome! Jim

[@fluffyotter1601]

Good information….thanks!

[@d2w173]

My cousin passed from it after a kidney transplant. He ate contaminated food and bc he was a recent transplant his body couldn't fight it.

[@minniegibson8722]

Thank you.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You're welcome! Jim

[@pamelaclayton-vg9me]

Very informative thank you for sharing and taking the time to share

[@cathydavis9259]

OH NO!! I LOVE sprouts on tuna salad on top of rice cakes for lunch. I haven't had it for years because I can't find sprouts in produce anymore. No wonder. What about if we grow our own sprouts? Is that OK?

[@marizen2]

Great information. Thank you!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Glad it was helpful! Jim

[@Kompalla1]

Just as the person below I don't oftern buy deli meats but wouldn't you know we were going to Disney and thought balonga (beef) and salami would be ok in a small cooler for a lunch. Well my daughter just got sick with those symtoms, WBC sky high so it looks like we are starting antibiotics. Thank you so much for this so important video. I just never thought of Listeria for her illness.

[@carlynsykes6053]

I’m pretty confident that I had Listeria at one point but it was never diagnosed. TTDR: It can be easily missed in a regular blood test so they often recommend a spinal tap for listeria because it’s easier to tell. They just have to look a lot more carefully in blood. Over the course of a week was sent to the ER by my doctor and two different urgent care centers. From my symptoms which included nearly every one you read, those 3 different medical professionals all thought it might be encephalitis but 2 of 3 times I was sent home as fine. No treatment no nothing. Thing is my fever and the worst of the symptoms would rise and fall throughout the day. On the 3rd visit, this time finally to my regular doctor, after sitting for hours just miserable in the waiting room trying to stay upright and not vomit I was feeling a bit better by the time I saw the doctor and she was sending me home as fine, again! Then while waiting for the paperwork the fever spiked again and she watched the flush and almost hives creep down my throat and chest, took my temp again and sent me directly to the ER with a call ahead. Woah, scary now. That ER took me back to a private quarantine room took blood, gave me an IV and only freaked out that I hadn’t pooped in 8 days. They didn’t find anything wrong. They gave me narcotics for my head, 2 IV bags of fluids (the best medicine of it all!) and a horridly sweet bottle of something to make me go but I couldn’t get it down. Eventually I got better on my own. It started as nausea, stiff neck and a headache. I knew I still needed to eat so the only thing I was eating was salami and water just to get something in. Same salami I’d been eating all week with other foods but it was the last food before I stopped eating. But it quickly got worse. I was very sensitive to sound and light. I couldn’t eat and couldn’t drink more than a sip of water at a time and spent pretty much 2 weeks sleeping in the darkest quietest spot I could find. I never threw up and never vomited. It hurt to move, I hurt all over all the time. Worst thing I’ve endured.

[@dancinginabundance]

WORD! So glad you survived in spite of the medical "attention". Copy and paste the title of this article: Meat Scandal At Sara Lee

[@lms3847]

I clean my veggies with vinegar. Does that help ?

[@barbaraengle768]

Very informative,what about fresh home grown eggs?

[@PrimeDirective101]

I wash most of my produce in a bowl with soapy water and then rinse it. I don't know if that is sufficient, though.

[@SL-fu7sh]

Soapy water is not healthy!

[@claudiahundley2536]

Thank you ever so much for the information on listeria. It's a shame that our food sources have come to this

[@horticultureandhomes]

I wouldn't be referencing any of those agencies. They work against humans and work for big pharma, big Agri instead. Farmers refer to the usda as the US duh. They swear the feed lot butti ng up against lettuce producers in AZ who flood the field to irrigate have nothing to do with the e. Coli outbreaks nearly every year late winter to early spring. Pay attention where it traces back to and grow your own lettuce. Listeria is the new e coli. There aren't enough inspectors. It's all a big joke. I guarantee your bacterial counts would have been much lower than the commercial products.

[@PattyLU2]

I agree and I'm disappointed. This stuff has been around since the dawn. I'm confused as to why there is such a concern here if only 1600 people get it (reportedly) a year out of 346 million or so is just like the covid numbers. Like .002% death rate or whatever. Why worry about all this now when it's always been around? I just don't understand why this is even an issue. Seems more like basic middle school health class. Frustrating. And I'm way more concerned about chemical contamination of my food than "rare" bacterial contaminations. Think of just how often it happens? Miss Pam stated several times how rare it is! Stop the "Listeria hysteria"! It's also stated that Steramine should be applied, let sit then wipe off/rinse for any surface that food will touch. You don't just spray it on and let it dry then put food on it - but this will be in ref to the Steramine video Ugh!

[@mburton2402]

I'm not sure if my question will be clear...when you talk about water contamination are you referring to water that may only have been sprayed on a plant, or can the contaminated water be picked up by the roots and travel into the fruit/vegetable? Melons and celery are high water content foods. I hate the idea of having to be overly concerned about eating non prepackaged fresh foods.

[@lindas.8036]

Plants CAN pick up all kinds of nasty things through their roots. One of the last spinach recalls was due to watering with contaminated water. It is a hard thing to know if the water is "bad" without constant testing. It can happen anywhere, anytime. It can be something as innocent as a neighbor dumping toxic materials which can get into the local close water or dirt. Always wash exteriors of everything, even melons or bananas, so if they are cut the knife doesn't push baddies onto the cut surface of the food. Extreme care is good. Hysteria and obsession are not.

[@astatine0085]

The benefits of sprouts don’t justify the risks.

[@lisasmallwood3725]

Question: will vinegar kill listeria? I always wash/soak my fresh fruits that I purchase from the grocery store in a clean sink with cool water & vinegar.

[@natviolen4021]

I've researched a bit about listeria and it seems that only heat will kill it for sure. Anyway, you will need a PH value of less than 4,5 in your water/vinegar solution and I doubt that your fruits and vegetables will approve of such a bath.

[@leahwithheld783]

Vinegar doesn’t kill anything

[@WinkTartanBelle]

Thoughts on using HOCl solution as a fruit/vegetable wash/soak? About six years ago we purchased an economical machine that allows us to make this chemical from salt and water at home. We use this in solution at varying strengths for disinfecting. I know it has also been used commercially as a mist at entry points for places like schools and other public places.

[@bjty5615]

If they recall with just two negative cases... they had more then that on the mrna

[@debracorte-real7728]

hi Pam, I watch you all the time and value your safety tips. I have a question last night I canned hamburg in pints and I did have some siphoning and when I went to bed, they were all sealed. When I got up this morning, I went to takeoff the rings only, and two of them the lids came off, so the seal broke sometime during the night. my question is can I use them or freeze them or do I need to dispose of them because I have no idea when the seal broke thank you so much Debbie

[@joyodonnell5753]

How the heck would you remember what you ate 20-30 days afterwards when the symptoms finally show up.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We agree! Jim

[@JaniceVineyard-kf6wm]

Beware of store made fruit and vegetable trays!

[@b3thamphetamine]

About bagged salad, does anyone know if that includes bagged romaine hearts or if that specifically refers to the ones that are prechopped/lettuce blends? My instinct is err on the side of caution, it's just almost impossible to find heads of lettuce in my area that aren't bagged.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We do not know for sure. You could do a Google search on that subject. Jim

[@carladahlquist2152]

The very first video I watched of you doing a demonstration was a few months ago.... In that video you prepped meat then immediately started prepping vegetables on the same surface with the same knife.... hmmmmmmmm So good info... but you might want to practice it yourself 😊

[@tennesseeterri]

Carla, if she was putting everything into the same pot to cook together, then it would not matter. Stew, chili, etc.

[@Elizabeth-tg7jo]

I got E. Coli in Guatemala. I get sick w/ everything after that.

[@Hope-ot1xy]

Take probiotics daily.

[@tnliz1448]

Does washing leafey green vegetables in vinegar water prevent bad bacteria?

[@RoseRedHomestead]

It will not kill the bacteria but some may wash off.

[@lberry152008]

I went to the doc for something and found out I tested for salmonella 😮, I had to try to recreate the previous 2 weeks of what I ate. We just came home from a FLA vacation. So not sure where and when I ate something somewhere possible in FLA. UGH

[@BergenholtzChannel]

Will freezing kill Listeria?

[@katielin2379]

Labels can't always be trusted.

[@JustMe-jc2ft]

Im not undermining anything she's teaching about food safety, but, additionally, in the realm of keeping our immune systems as strong as possible, we learned during covid that vitamin d3 with k2 gives a strong boost to our immune system at all ages. Taking them together is absolutely key. 10,000iu of d3 WITH 125mcg of K2. If you want to go the exrra mile, 1000mg of C daily is not new knowledge, and dont let the naysayers tell you "youre just peeing it away." By that logic, we wouldn't drink water. However, its important to understand, these are prevention not cures. Vitamin d for example takes weeks to build up in our systems. These are lifestyle items not a reaction after exposure. Stay safe out there.

[@reenyny9502]

The alphabet agencies 🧐

[@susandrwiega4342]

Will be more attentive to the risk and the cleaning. Thanks for more info Why are there so many food recalls all of a sudden 😮. Keep up the amazing info

[@tennesseeterri]

Pam, telling us to wash our hands wont cut it. Most dont know even the basics of handwashing. Not to mention after washing, turning off the dirty faucet with clean hands. Then theres fridge handles, handling cell phones, etc. those are the worst. I have no pets now, but know people with pets that climb on countertops. Cats walk in dirt, manure, feces, etc..then on kitchen counters. Filthy habits, no wonder they gét síck.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks! You made some great points. Jim

[@littlebrookreader949]

Heat to 165 degrees!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Also, cook your food thoroughly. Jim

[@tentamalaska]

When these namebrand recalls occur, corporate espionage is the first thing comes to mind.

[@OldesouthFarm]

Don’t eat cold cuts

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We agree! Jim

[@dorenehanson3792]

Boars Head and all cold cut companys lost me. Never touching them again!!!!

[@hairtiecoocoo]

First!!!

[@thefruitfulfarmhousewithchris]

Third! And that's a first!

[@Dari-b5g]

I know that not trained to handle food safely volunteers work at food banks. Even wearing gloves will touch their hair or their nose. No hairnets. The health department does not do inspection. They sort out moldy berries and still give the plastic box to people. They do not know some folks have have weak immune systems. We are poor from paying for medical treatments. If we could afford to buy all our food we would not risk getting some of our food from food bank. There needs to be law that anyone that works with food go to safe handling education. I have seen bright green skin and spoiled potatoes be given out. Some people do not know not to eat rubbarb leafs . I wish food bank people would watch this.

[@leonesglass3226]

Great video. In Europe Food Safety News reported that a lot of listeria is from refrigerators are above safe temperature. Also Cross Legacy youtube shows how to wash all produce with vinegar. And shows storage. Looking forward to your next video.

[@Junkinsally]

The reason we’re seeing so many food recalls lately is because the USDA has been underfunded for years. They just don’t have the resources to hire and train enough inspectors to go out to these processing facilities regularly. Not to mention, their power to issue citations and fines have been limited and Republicans want to limit them even more. Of course a company can conduct business responsibly but it seems they don’t want to do that unless they are made to do that. It’s been reported that the Boars Head facility in Virginia was filthy and smelled of rotten meat and had visible mold. That’s completely uncalled for.

[@fluffyotter1601]

Propaganda….not true that the “republicans” want to limit funding even more” …… stop spreading misinformation!

[@arielwood1458]

As someone that was a boars head employee up until last year I will confirm that information is false. I absolutely hate this company but the facilities are very well maintained and cleaning is extremely high priority. Listeria happens when quality assurance doesn’t do their damn job. And sadly management, hr, and QA for this company are garbage and the entire place is ran like a high school. But USDA is on site every single night at every facility on every shift. We are not allowed to begin production until USDA has come out and inspected the floor, incoming product, machines, belts, vacuums, nets, stuffing horns, vats, combo boxes, ceilings, pass ways, any pallet jack or forklift and soooo much more. That being said this is failure to perform their job properly. This is 1000% on the boars head sanitation, quality, USDA, and management teams. I hate this company and went through absolute hell during my employment there. But there protocols are wonderful. They just keep hiring idiots who let way too many things slip by because of pure laziness. They simply don’t care anymore and that’s what lead to such a horrendous and deadly situation.

[@trajan6927]

Dems have been in power. It is the dems running the beuacracy. Dems have controlled ALL levers of power the last 80 since WW2. Where have you been? Perhaps the dems in congress can explain to you the billions in foreign aid and to legal aliens?

[@trajan6927]

Those dems want to cut out meat packaging fascilities. I guess you will feel better when Camel Toe is making you eat bugs and make meat illegal.

[@trajan6927]

Dems have controlled the levers of government at all levels. Blame them.

[@ld4467]

I enjoy your presentations. However, I'm not buying your partial info presentation and continuing fearporn. To begin with, go to the bathroom every day! Put in both pro and prebiotics! Do you realize how much you are exposed to when you breathe?

[@natviolen4021]

Fearporn? I don't know. I always strive to gather as much information as possible and then make my own INFORMED decisions. If somebody warned me against jaywalking I would listen but definitely wouldn't choose to never leave the house again. I would possibly continue jaywalking, but keep my eyes open. If I were pregnant or mobility impaired, I wouldn't jaywalk at all. After all, there is no such thing as 100% security/safety,. But nobody says you have to take every risk.

[@ld4467]

Fearporn. How many ate divided by deaths. Go to the bathroom. Pro and prebiotics. Fearporn. Just like Covid and M(onkey)pox. BTW: does every jaywalker get run over. Pointless, irrelevant comment imo.

[@natviolen4021]

@@ld4467 I'm sorry that you consider my comment as being irrelevant. Please read carefully and digest what you read.

[@terryhuggins8529]

No you don’t! We managed for decades without government interference.

[@hannaha3910]

I am curious about your first sentence there. Is something wrong with sharing information about how to avoid Listeria? Especially if one is pregnant, Listeria can be a terrible thing.

[@natviolen4021]

I'm always listening to people who know more on a subject than myself, be it a government agency or another source I trust.

[@lindas.8036]

Oh, good grief. So it's if a well-funded government agency researches and advises for safety, it's bad? Science and medicine are bad. Ignorance and refusal to change are good? Oh, wait. I forgot. "They" and "The Man" are out to get us! AARGH!

[@PattyLU2]

I'm with you.