One More Reason to Avoid CAFO Meat

You have all probably heard of the swine flu outbreak by now. I came across a blog post today at Food Renegade. Scary and gross!

For those of you still buying CAFO meat (Confined Animal Feeding Operations) because you can't fathom spending the higher prices of CAFO-free meat, this news may scare you into making the switch.

If we all stopped buying CAFO meat, maybe the powers that be would get the message, make some much needed changes, and things like this wouldn't happen (swine flu is spread person to person - but appears to have started with CAFO pigs)...

What do I think about the higher price of CAFO-free meat? Spend the same amount as you usually do but buy less of it. Most of us could probably easily cut back on our meat consumption anyway. Not only will you feel better, you'll be helping to save our environment. CAFO animals are sprayed down regularly with antibiotics (that get into our environment) to help prevent the diseases they are extremely susceptible to because of the inhumane, dirty living conditions they are in!

Here's the link:

Deadly Swine Flue Outbreak Linked to Smithfield CAFO's