On Sat, 23 Sep 2006 10:40:41 -0400, Don Hogan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:


>>
>> During my winters in the Canadian high Arctic, it was well known that  
>> you could only get a cold if someone had come in from the filthy  
>> southland. Usually Edmonton, AB.

>> William
>>
> I 'm not from or don't live in Edmonton AB, but Williams comment implies  
> that Edmonton is "unusually filthy."


Actally, I meant the south. Think of the smell and the black snow in all  
Canadian cities.

.
>
> In regards to "white powder" additive in ground beef that William  
> referred to, it is common practice for retail butcher outlets to add  
> nitrite salts and other anti-bacterial agents etc.,  to prevent E. Coli  
> and Salmonella outbreaks. Check out this link for specifics:
>
> http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OPPDE/rdad/FRPubs/00-022N/IngredGuid.htm
>

The mention of lactoferrin got my attention, as I've had iron overload,  
and must avoid sources of added iron, such as wheat flour.
Thanks.

Glad I bought a meat grinder.

William





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