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It’s been a little while since the massive Maple Leaf Foods recall of a hodgepodge of processed meats.  Since then, has the recall left a bad taste in your mouth?

Research from the University of Guelph has determined yes!  They found that post-recall consumer perception of these meats has changed by 65% in the 2,000 people surveyed.  Consumption (or should I say avoidance) has jumped from 6% pre-recall to 36% post-recall.  However, like most consumers that love their slab of bologna or turkey sandwich, 70% still consider these foods safe.

I could ramble on about how processed meats are full of “extras” (that’s why they’re called PROCESSED!) and how buying locally raised meat is better but I think I’ve already made my arguments on that front.  However, this little survey shows how easily led consumers can be.  Though there is no debating the validity of the recall, it would only take some writer or marketer to concoct some story about ANYTHING, create a flashy commercial and POOF… here come the ignorant-minded!  Do your research people!!!!  Don’t let others sway you as to what to eat and what not to.

So for those of you still snacking on the “and/or” meats that make up the processed meats family, maybe you can’t taste the difference listeriosis makes.