While ruling on an Illinois case involving the sale of
rotten meat, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals questioned the
prudence of eating meat and poultry. The case involved a random USDA
inspection of a warehouse which uncovered rotten meat and poultry, some
bearing expiration dates from years past, and exposed meat covered with
rodent feces. The court also indicated that substantial evidence
suggests that eating any meat or poultry might not be such a good thing.
Referring to a Gallup Poll showing that 6% of American
adults are vegetarian, the court noted: "We think that percentage would
jump dramatically if the other 94 percent read the record in this case."
The presiding judge also wrote that the 3-judge panel would be
recommending that more vegetables and tofu burgers be served at future
court dinners. The defendant was sentenced to 24 months in prison.
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