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Almond Growers Sue USDA Over Compulsory Almond Treatment


Health & Wellness  (tags: usda, almond growers, fumigation, steam treatment )

Derek
- 462 days ago - eatdrinkbetter.com
The USDA requires that raw almonds be treated with propylene oxide (a toxic fumigant recognized as a carcinogen by the EPA) or steam-heated before sale to American consumers.
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Eileen Ebanks (0)
Friday September 26, 2008, 1:19 pm
We must retain the right to eat food in its natural state if desired. Leave it to the consumer to make this decision and keep the chemicals out of it.
 
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