Poisoned Meat
Solutions
Food Irradiation with Gamma rays
Counterevidence
Toxic chemical species are produced
Reduces nutritional value of food
Warning signs of botulism such as food odor can't be detected
Empirical Evidence
Humans consuming 100% of their diet in irradiated food haven't fallen ill
Level of pathogens can be reduced by 99.9%
American Consumer Association, FDA, WHO & FAO are promoting it
Syracuse University just banned it
Would increase shelf life
Could test one patty out of every batch to ensure efficiency
Doesn't mean that other patties in batch aren't contaminated
Expensive
Controversial
Increase cooking temperature
Even at 170 degrees, it won't be enough to kill bacteria
Public won't take it seriously
Consequences
Health Consequences for Consumers
Death of a 4-year-old boy
9-year-old fighting for her life in the ICU
200 additional cases of food poisoning
Business Conseqences
RAR will picket Jill-at-the-Grill offices if irradiation is used
Could possibly create financial catastrophes for Jill at the Grill
Negative scrutiny from media
Stock lost 30% of its value in 2 days
Causes
E.coli Bacterium found in beef patties distributed 2 weeks ago
