stuckincincy Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Well, it's organic, I suppose... "FDA approves viruses as food additive Bacteriophages meant to kill harmful bacteria on lunch meats Friday, August 18, 2006; Posted: 6:31 p.m. EDT (22:31 GMT) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) WASHINGTON (AP) -- A mix of bacteria-killing viruses can be safely sprayed on cold cuts, hot dogs and sausages to combat common microbes that kill hundreds of people a year, federal health officials said Friday in granting the first-ever approval of viruses as a food additive. The combination of six viruses is designed to be sprayed on ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, including sliced ham and turkey, said John Vazzana, president and chief executive officer of manufacturer Intralytix Inc."... http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/08/18/edible.virus.ap/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Well, it's organic, I suppose... "FDA approves viruses as food additive Bacteriophages meant to kill harmful bacteria on lunch meats Friday, August 18, 2006; Posted: 6:31 p.m. EDT (22:31 GMT) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) WASHINGTON (AP) -- A mix of bacteria-killing viruses can be safely sprayed on cold cuts, hot dogs and sausages to combat common microbes that kill hundreds of people a year, federal health officials said Friday in granting the first-ever approval of viruses as a food additive. The combination of six viruses is designed to be sprayed on ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, including sliced ham and turkey, said John Vazzana, president and chief executive officer of manufacturer Intralytix Inc."... http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/08/18/edible.virus.ap/index.html 754112[/snapback] Of course, a bacteriophage isn't going to hurt anyone who isn't an infectious microbe. So aside from BF or T-Bone, we're all safe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Of course, a bacteriophage isn't going to hurt anyone who isn't an infectious microbe. So aside from BF or T-Bone, we're all safe... 754154[/snapback] Hey-ohhhh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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