In a message dated 11/17/02 6:54:40 AM Pacific Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
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> I don't listen to the people warning about
> the dire consequences of ecoli, mad cow disease, salmonella.  I am far
> more afraid of pollution and human-created toxins in my environment
> than I am of bacteria.

Just want to mention that I was sick from E-Coli as a child. I spent 12 days
in the hospital and missed a couple months of school because of it. I can
assure you without reservation that it is worth avoiding.

Theresa