>If you've got questions, please continue to ask them, and there is no need >to apologise... >Personally, I don't eat much fish, (at present) and have never attempted to >dry it. I feel that the chance of a severe infection is less off meat Hello All, I am a very recent member of the list. I know that most people are quite wary of raw animal foods (beef, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy), but I know many people who consume large amounts of them with very strong health benefits, without any fear of disease. (myself included). The truth is that there is no inherent danger in consuming products obtained from natural, organic sources, and in fact, there are many benefits to be gained. Most if not all of the "infection problems" come from cooked or frozen meat that has been left out or mishandled. Raw, fresh animal products are far more resistent to harmful overgrowths of bacteria than their frozen or cooked counterparts. Given, it is not a pleasing idea to most; but it does and has provided excellent health to those who use them in conjunction with a balanced raw diet. I myself was a vegetarian who thought animal products were 2nd class foods, but with time and experience, I have seen the clear benefits of consuming raw animal products. But of course don't take my word for it. Read up about it if you're interested. For more information on raw animal products, here's a short list of journals and books to look at: http://www.odomnet.com/live-food/live-foo1.htm regards, Ben