FDA database reveals 300 U.S. companies violated mad cow rules

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

I never noticed this story last October in the mainstream press...did you?

WASHINGTON, DC, October 14, 2003 (ENS): A total of 300 U.S. companies are in violation of federal regulations meant to prevent mad cow disease, according to analysis of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) database of animal feed company inspection records. The analysis was released Friday by the environmental group Friends of the Earth in the wake of the FDA's first update of the information in the past 17 months.

The number of companies violating the law is more than double the number listed by the FDA in April 2002. The regulations are meant to prevent cattle and other ruminant parts from being fed to cattle and other ruminants. This practice was once common, but is now outlawed because it is considered the most likely means to spread mad cow disease - also known as Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE).

The disease is suspected of causing a related and fatal brain disorder in humans called Creutzfeldt Jakob disease

http://www.newfarm.org/news/1003/101703/mad_violations.shtml


This link was also listed in the article but I cannot find the database..article does not link directly to it...scrubbed?

For a listing of the 300 firms out of compliance and an assessment of the FDA database of mad cow prevention inspection records, see http://www.fda.gov

[buddhamama]

1. PRWatch

John Strauber was on DemocracyNow today speaking about this. according to him one person has already come down with the human form of Mad Cow disease and thru a blood transfusion.

http://www.prwatch.org/spin/December_2003.html#1072242000

[SoCalDem]

2. I don't care how much it costs...ALL cows must be tested..NOW

If we can find 87BILLION for Iraq, we can certainly find the money to test every cow, and destroy ALL the "proteinized" livestock feed.. There is no reason on earth to just pretend that everything's "okey-dokey" and go on like before.. We SHOULD have done this when the Canadian case was discovered, instead of acting smug and telling people it "can't happen here"..

Ole Ann Veneman lied through her teeth yesterday.. It CAN be spread more easily than she let on..

It could be in pet foods, canned foods.. Anyone give their kids Beefaroni?? Anyone use prepared spaghetti sauces?? Prepared infant formula?? These products COULD already contain it..

That cow was 4 years old and does anyone believe for a minute that the feed that gave it to HER was ONLY fed to HER?? Where are the rest of the cows that ate that feed?? How many other cows were fed that same feed??

We take shortcuts..and we always get caught eventually...so why not attack the problem aggressively and put all the fears to rest?? Of course the livestock lobby will be out there spinning and promising all kinds of money if the congress looks the other way...but their MAIN reason for existing is to PROTECT the public.. They have let us down on water, air,healthcare,taxes, social security...and now they have a chance to let us down on FOOD..

It's not just for the meateaters.. Thare are lots of foods that "appear" to be meatless, but are not.. Even broth made from "infected" sources could transmit this disease..

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

3. Thanks So Cal

[SoCalDem]

4. GregW just sent me this in my inbox..

It's from Rense.com, which is sometimes :tinfoilhat:, but this is pretty straigtforward.. So even if you are a vegetarian, you "might" be injesting/using some of this stuff without even realizing it..

Remember too, that our school lunches get a lot of ambiguous surplus stuff..:(
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In light of the potentially catastrophic spread of Mad Cow/nvCJD prions worldwide (UN WHO statement) throughout the food chain and environment, and my continuing call for completely new, mandatory universal medical/dental sterilization protocols - including the absolute cessation of the reuse of all invasive instruments and equipment - this incredible list will come as quite a surprise to many.

I've broken most of the items down into Medical, Food, and General/Industrial categories to facilitate a grasp of the enormity of the use of animal products in our lives and the potential vectors of Mad Cow/CJD prions. This categorization is not necessarily complete; there are some consumables which are not listed in FOOD, for example, but the general point of the list is simple: just because one doesn't eat meat or dairy, doesn't mean one is necessarily safe from potential exposure to Mad Cow prions and contaminated/infected products from cattle.

With the recent discovery in the UK that tonsils of BSE/TSE infected individuals contain the Mad Cow/CJD killer prions, one wonders if other body tissues might be similar repositories. One also ponders the ongoing and bizarre issue of mass cattle and other animal mutilations and wonders whether this is some kind of monitoring process to track the spread of environmental decay and toxicity...and prion diseases.

From anti-aging creams to surgical sutures to chocolate milkshakes and marshmallows...we have injected animal products from cattle, sheep, and hogs into nearly every corner of our lives. Behold...


GENERAL MEDICAL & HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS

antibodies (immunoglobins)
beef insulin
bovine collagen - used as injections to fill in scars
bovine fibrinolysin (brand name- Elase) ointment for necrotic tissue
bovine super oxide - dismutase cream (Orgotein) - cosmetic skin cream to
prevent tissue aging.
bovine thrombin (brand name- Thrombinar) clotting agent for blood
culture medium - diagnosis
fetal bovine serum - tissue cultures
Hyaluronidase - efficient drug use
PTH - control tetany
pegademase - bovine derivative (brand name- Adagen)
- for patients who are immuno-compromised...helps prevent
white blood cells from breaking down.
pill capsules - GELATIN
whole serum - vaccine manufacturing

PRODUCTS FROM OVARIES
estrogen
progesterone - a reproductive hormone

PRODUCT FROM STOMACHS
pepsin - aid in protein digestion
rennet - aid in milk digestion

PRODUCTS FROM THYROIDS
bovine thyroid (Thyrar) a thyroid replacement
TSH - thyroid diagnosis
thyroid extract - hypothrodism
thyroid hormones
myxedema
cretinism

PRODUCTS FROM ADRENALS
cortisone - for arthritis, skin allergies, anti-inflammatory medicine
epinephrine - aid in raising blood pressure, heart disorders, and allergies

PRODUCTS FROM LIVERS
heparin - anti-coagulant, prevents gangrene
liver extract - treatment of anemia
intrinsic factor - pernicious anemia
Vitamin B12 - prevention of B-complex deficiencies

PRODUCTS FROM LUNGS
heparin - anti-coagulant, prevents gangrene

PRODUCTS FROM BLOOD
plasma protein
blood albumin - RH factor typing
Fraction I - hemophilia
Fraction V - kills viruses
iron for anemia
thrombin - blood coagulant
protein extracts
diagnostic microbiology

PRODUCTS FROM HOG HEARTS
heart valves for human transplant

PRODUCTS FROM INTESTINES
medical sutures - surgery

PRODUCTS FROM BONES
bone marrow - blood disorders
bone meal - calcium and phosphorous source
mineral source in supplements
collagen and bone for plastic surgery
soft cartilage - plastic surgery
xiphisternal cartilage (breastbone) plastic surgery

PRODUCTS FROM PANCREAS
chymotrypsin - contact surgery
diastase - aid in starch digestion
glucagon - treat hypoglycemia
insulin - diabetes mellitus
pancreatin - aid digestion
trypsin - for burns, wounds, and infection - promotes healing - aid in
protein
digestion and in cleaning wounds

PRODUCTS FROM PITUITARY GLANDS
ACTH - arthritis, allergies, rheumatic fever, skin and eye inflammations
pressor hormone - regulates blood pressure
prolactin - promotes lactation
vasopressin - controls intestinal and renal functions

PRODUCTS FROM SPINAL CORDS
cholesterol - hormone products

OTHER MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS
nitroglycerine
antibodies (immunoglobins)
beef insulin
bovine collagen - used as injections to fill in scars
bovine fibrinolysin (Elase - brand name) ointment for use on necrotic
tissue
bovine super oxide - dismutase cream (Orgotein) - cosmetic skin cream to
prevent tissue aging
bovine thrombin (Thrombinar - brand name) clotting agent for blood
culture medium - diagnosis
fetal bovine serum - tissue cultures
Hyaluronidase - efficient drug use
PTH - control tetany
pegademase - bovine derivative (Adagen - brand name) -
- for patients who are immuno-compromised
- helps prevent white blood cells from breaking down.
pill capsules - GELATIN
whole serum - vaccine manufacturing


*** GENERAL FOOD PRODUCTS ***

PRODUCTS FROM CATTLE, SHEEP, HOG FLESH
a huge variety of fresh, frozen, and pre-cooked meats
and prepared and processed meat products

PRODUCTS FROM MILK/DAIRY
butter
casein (proteins)
cheese and cheese products
cream
food ethanol
ice cream and ice cream mixes
lactose (carbohydrates)
milk powder
sherbet
whey (proteins)
fats (lipids)
yogurt

PRODUCTS FROM FATS AND FATTY ACIDS (edible)
chewing gum
lard
oleo margarine
oleo shortening
oleostearin
pharmaceuticals
rennet for cheese (sheep)
rennet for cheese (sheep)
shortening

PRODUCTS FROM BLOOD
blood sausage
bone meal
cake mixes
deep-fry batters
egg substitute
gravy mixes
imitation seafood
pasta
whipped toppings and coffee whiteners

PRODUCTS FROM BONES
whitener in refined sugar

PRODUCTS FROM BONE, HORNS, AND HOOVES
gelatin capsules
gelatin deserts
ice cream, malts and shakes
marshmallow
potted meats

PRODUCTS FROM INTESTINES
sausage casings

PRODUCTS FROM HIDES and SKINS
sausage casings
gelatin
candies and confectionery
flavorings
foods
gelatin desserts
ice cream
marshmallows
mayonnaise
yogurt


*** INDUSTRIAL AND CONSUMER PRODUCTS ***

PRODUCTS FROM MILK
adhesives
animal feed
buttons
carriers for human medicine
cosmetics
glue
pharmaceuticals
sizing
specialty plastics
veterinary medicines

PRODUCTS FROM BLOOD
adhesives
bone marrow
bone meal
fabric printing and dyeing
leather-treating agents
livestock feed
minerals
plaster retardant
plywood adhesive
diagnostic microbiology
from colloidal proteins - glue for automobile bodies
protein source in feeds
sticking agent
textile sizing

PRODUCTS FROM BONES
bone charcoal
pencils
high grade steel
bone handles
bone jewelry
mineral source in feed
fertilizer
dried bones
buttons
bone china
glass
porcelain enamel
water filters
whitener in refined sugar

PRODUCTS FROM BONE, HORNS, AND HOOVES
adhesives
bandage strips
collagen cold cream
cellophane wrap and tape
crochet needles
dice
dog biscuits
emery boards and cloth
fertilizer
glycerine
laminated wood products
neatsfoot oil
photographic film
plywood and paneling
shampoo and conditioner
wallpaper and wallpaper paste
syringes

PRODUCTS FROM BRAINS
anti-aging cream
cholesterol

PRODUCTS FROM FATS AND FATTY ACIDS (edible and inedible)
animal foods
biodegradable detergents
biodiesel
cellophane
cement
ceramics
chalk
chemicals
cosmetics
crayons
creams and lotions (sheep)
deodorants
detergents
explosives
fertilizer
fiber softeners
floor wax
glycerin
glycerol
antifreeze
herbicides
horse and livestock feeds
industrial oils and lubricants
insecticides
insulation
linoleum
livestock feed
lubricants
makeup
matches
medicines
mink oil
nitroglycerine
oil polishes
ointment bases
oleostearin
paints
paraffin
perfumes
pet foods
pharmaceuticals
plasticizers
plastics
printing rollers
protein hair conditioner
protein hair shampoo
putty
rubber products
shaving cream
shoe cream
soaps
solvents
stearic acid (sheep)
tallow for tanning
textiles
tires
water proofing agents
weed killers

PRODUCTS FROM GALLSTONES
ornaments

PRODUCTS FROM HAIR
air filters
artist's paint brush
felt and rug padding
insulation material
non-wovens
plastering material
textiles
upholstering material

PRODUCTS FROM HIDES and SKINS
belts
collagen-based adhesives (from trimmings)
bandages
emery boards
glues -for papermaking, bookbinding, cabinetmaking
sheetrock
wallpaper
drum head (sheep)
pharmaceuticals
photographic materials
leather sporting goods
leather wearing apparel
luggage
pigskin garments, gloves, and shoes
porcine burn dressings for burn victims
shoes and boots
upholstery
wallets

PRODUCTS FROM HOOVES AND HORNS
chessmen
combs
buttons
fertilizer
horn handles
imitation ivory
inedible bone meal
livestock feeds
ornaments
piano keys
plant food

PRODUCTS FROM INTESTINES
instrument strings
sausage casings
tennis racquet strings

PRODUCTS FROM MANURE
fertilizer - used in gardens, lawns and farm cropland
nitrogen
potash
phosphorus
minor minerals

OTHER PRODUCTS FROM CATTLE SOURCES
airplane lubricants and runway foam
car polishes and waxes
hydraulic brake fluid
Stearic acid - helps rubber in tires hold shape under steady surface
friction
steel ball bearings containing bone charcoal
textiles for car upholstery
various machine oils and viscous fluids

PRODUCTS FROM WOOL
asphalt binder
carpet
clothing
cosmetics
fabrics
felt
insulation
lanolin
medical ointments
paint and plaster binder
pelt products
rouge base
rug pads
upholstery
woolen goods
worsted fabric
yarns

[Mika]

5. Here's the link to that list

http://www.rense.com/general6/cow.htm