Poems and Thoughts    by Frank Maurer

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Chlorinated Chickens! Did you know that butchered US chickens are bathed in a chlorine solution? This procedure is done to hygienically cleanse the bodies of possible Salmonella. The EU and Britain have conducted surveys and found 80% reject such US chickens. Concerning food poisoning, statistics show it is seven times more likely To get ill from food in the US than in the UK. The European agricultural centers emphasize that disinfecting poultry Is a way, chemically, to mask food safety in the US. Basically, Europe relies on 'pre-harvesting' interventions with living animals, Including vaccination and various types of feed additives, While the US focuses on chemicals and other methods To eliminate pathogens once the animal has been slaughtered. Such different approaches, preparing one of our most popular and common foods! Frank Maurer 15 April 2025 1555 Hours.