I’m from the government…..

…and I’m here to protect you.  Not!

The USDA is announcing a plan to open our markets to cattle and beef from Brazil….despite the fact that that country is plagued by Foot and Mouth Disease…the most deadly disease that can infect cattle.

Apparently the plan is to chop down the prices US cattlemen have been getting for beef.  Brazil’s herd is about three times the size of the American herd, so this should do it.  Thanks to Bill Roberts for this link:

http://r-calfusa.com/news_releases/2013/131220-Brazil.htm

When they get here, the meat and live animals will presumably be inspected by the same crack teams that have passed these chickens.  (not to mention all the recalled American beef)

http://news.yahoo.com/39-superbug-39-bacteria-widespread-u-chicken-consumer-110312717–sector.html

Continuing our theme:  we’re in good hands with the government watching over our food supply, there’s this:

http://www.khou.com/news/health/Food-fraud-a-growing-problem-in-grocery-stores-236733491.html