Fish, Meat, and Poultry |
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| Author:
| Harmon, Daniel E. |
| Series title: | What's in Your Food? Recipe for Disaster Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4358-4755-2 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2007 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Rosen Reference |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $34.47 |
Book Description:
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Mercury in fish, growth hormones in beef, mad cow disease, tainted feed given to poultry and hogs--how safe is the food that Americans eat? Students learn about mercury contamination in U.S. waterways; fish farming and safety concerns; various poultry contaminations (including listeria and salmonella); use and effects of animal growth hormones, antibiotics, and food additives; genetic engineering; irradiation; and the rising concerns about food safety (including meat processing and...
More DescriptionMercury in fish, growth hormones in beef, mad cow disease, tainted feed given to poultry and hogs--how safe is the food that Americans eat? Students learn about mercury contamination in U.S. waterways; fish farming and safety concerns; various poultry contaminations (including listeria and salmonella); use and effects of animal growth hormones, antibiotics, and food additives; genetic engineering; irradiation; and the rising concerns about food safety (including meat processing and packing) in the United States today.