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In response to "Have I missed something where it was deemed unhealthy? I thought it was just 'icky' but not bad for you? -- nm" by ty97

it's washed with Ammonia prior to distribution. Health officials say that is ok. I say 'ick' -- nm

Posted by decline (aka Decline) Apr 4 '12, 08:22

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Aren't distributors still using carbon monoxide to keep meat looking red? -- nm - Max Apr 4, 09:25
Amonia is used to kill bacterial in *lots* of food -- cereal, chocolate, bread, etc. -- nm - mara Apr 4, 08:24
I don't disagree on ick, and I don't want the stuff, just making sure I understand the facts. -- nm - ty97 Apr 4, 08:23 4
- You live in a country where the FDA is in charge of food safety. By default, facts will be elusive. -- nm - con_carne Apr 4, 08:26 1
  - in the case of meat, it's USDA. -- nm - loosilu Apr 4, 08:56
- What amuses me is that it's probably no different than what ends up in many hot dogs. - TWuG Apr 4, 08:26 1
  - a. the main shock is that its added to products we don't expect b. its supposedly lower in fat than hot dogs c. its gassed with ammonia d. that's the - zeitgeist Apr 4, 09:02

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