Fixing Trade Imbalance At The Grocery Store
Jul 18, 2014 10:20:15 #
I've printed this out and am keeping it in my car so I'll have it when I grocery shop.
Made In China.
Smithfield Farms, the largest pork producing farm in the USA was sold in September to China with the unanimous support of its stockholders!! The hogs will still be raised here, but slaughtered and packaged for sale there before being sent back here. This includes labels of Morrell, Eckrich, Krakus, Cudahy, Premium Hams, Cook's, Gwaltney, The same with many chickens. They can now be shipped there, but when they come back all that needs to be labeled is that they WERE RAISED IN THE USA. Not that they were processed in China!!! Our great FDA at work again. The chickens will be all processed and most sold to fast food restaurants for sandwiches, along with schools and supermarkets. The China slaughter and processing are not nearly equal to the requirements here.
BAD FOOD.
We recently learned that Starkist Tuna is now owned by Korea , and is in big conflict with the U. S. concerning quality, safety, and records, which Korea refuses to produce.
Read several articles on Google about this, and even one that was defending the eating of tilapia said to avoid the fish that came from China .? Also, I had just returned home from buying Albertson's 4-day special of 4 bags of frozen tilapia for the price of one.? Sure enough, on the top of the bags, it read "farm raised", and on the bottom in small print it said, " China " read all the way down...
Recently a Food inspector on TV... said he had lived overseas and he had seen the filthy conditions their foods are raised and processed in. It is enough to make you throw up. Some foreign workers have to wear masks as they work in these places, because the food is so rotten and filthy, it makes them want to throw up. Many of their fish on Fish Farms are fed raw sewage daily. He said he has seen so much filth throughout their food growing and processing that he would "never" eat any of it. They raise this filth, put some food coloring and some flavorings on it, then they ship it to the USA & Canada for YOU to consume and feed to YOUR families. They have no Food & Safety Inspectors. They ship it to you to buy and poison your families and friends .
Imported food we eat and the junk we buy:
Green Giant frozen vegetables are from China, and so are most of Europe 's Best.
Arctic Gardens are Okay. So is Birdseye.
Never buy the grocery store garlic unless it is clearly marked from USA or Canada , the other stuff is grown in people poop (even worse than chicken poop). China is the largest producer of garlic in the world; U. S. is next.
Buy only local honey , much honey is shipped in huge containers from China and re-packed here.
Cold-FX is grown and packed in China and is full of fecal bacteria. Doesn't work anyway, big s**m.
If the country of origin is not clearly marked beware.
If produce, ask an employee.
Watch out for packages which state "prepared for", "packed by" or "imported by". We don't understand the lack of mandatory labeling, especially the produce.
The country of origin should be clearly shown on the item in the store.
Go to the local farmers' markets in season and keep a wary eye open the rest of the year.
Please read this very carefully, and read to the very bottom. It's important for all of us.
How is it possible to ship food from China cheaper than having it produced in the U. S. or Canada?
FOR EXAMPLE THE "OUR FAMILY" BRAND OF MANDARIN ORANGES SAYS RIGHT ON THE CAN 'FROM CHINA '. SO, FOR A FEW MORE CENTS, BUY THE LIBERTY BRAND.
GOLD BRAND OR THE DOLE IS FROM CALIFORNIA .
Beware, Costco sells canned peaches and pears in a plastic jar that come from China.
ALL "HIGH LINER" AND MOST OTHER FROZEN FISH PRODUCTS COME FROM CHINA OR INDONESIA . THE PACKAGE MAY SAY "PACIFIC SALMON" ON THE FRONT, BUT LOOK FOR THE SMALL PRINT. MOST OF THESE PRODUCTS COME FROM FISH FARMS IN THE ORIENT WHERE THERE ARE NO REGULATIONS ON WHAT IS FED TO THESE FISH.
Recently The Montreal Gazette had an article by the Canadian Government on how Chinese feed the fish: They suspend chicken wire crates over the fish ponds, and the fish feed on chicken s--t.
If you search the internet about what the Chinese feed their fish, you'll be alarmed; e. g, growth hormones, expired anti-biotic from humans.? Never buy any type of fish or shellfish that comes from these countries: Vietnam , China , Philippines.
Check this out personally.
Steinfield Pickles are made in India - just as bad!
Another example is in canned mushrooms. No-Name brand came from Indonesia
Also check those little fruit cups. They used to be made in Canada in the Niagara region until about 2 years ago. They are now packaged in China. Most sold in Aldi stores.
While the Chinese export inferior and even toxic products, dangerous toys, and goods to be sold in North American markets, the media wrings its hands! Yet, 70% of North Americans believe that the trading privileges afforded to the Chinese should be suspended.
Well, duh! Why do you need the government to suspend trading privileges?
SIMPLY DO IT YOURSELF, CANADA AND THE U. S.
Simply look on the bottom of every product you buy, and if it says 'Made in China ' or 'PRC' (and that now includes Hong Kong ), simply choose another product, or none at all. You will be amazed at how dependent you are on Chinese products, and you will be equally amazed at what you can do without.
THINK ABOUT THIS:
If 200 million North Americans refuse to buy just $20 each of Chinese goods, that's a billion dollar trade imbalance resolved in our favor... fast! The downside? Some Canadian/American businesses will feel a temporary pinch from having foreign stockpiles of inventory.
Just one month of trading losses will hit the Chinese for 8% of their North American exports. Then they will at least have to ask themselves if the benefits of their arrogance and lawlessness are worth it.
START NOW and don't stop and tell your friends .
Send this to everybody you know. Let's show them that we are intelligent, and NOBODY can take us for granted. Start reading labels more closely and buy something else even if it cost a few cents more.
Made In China.
Smithfield Farms, the largest pork producing farm in the USA was sold in September to China with the unanimous support of its stockholders!! The hogs will still be raised here, but slaughtered and packaged for sale there before being sent back here. This includes labels of Morrell, Eckrich, Krakus, Cudahy, Premium Hams, Cook's, Gwaltney, The same with many chickens. They can now be shipped there, but when they come back all that needs to be labeled is that they WERE RAISED IN THE USA. Not that they were processed in China!!! Our great FDA at work again. The chickens will be all processed and most sold to fast food restaurants for sandwiches, along with schools and supermarkets. The China slaughter and processing are not nearly equal to the requirements here.
BAD FOOD.
We recently learned that Starkist Tuna is now owned by Korea , and is in big conflict with the U. S. concerning quality, safety, and records, which Korea refuses to produce.
Read several articles on Google about this, and even one that was defending the eating of tilapia said to avoid the fish that came from China .? Also, I had just returned home from buying Albertson's 4-day special of 4 bags of frozen tilapia for the price of one.? Sure enough, on the top of the bags, it read "farm raised", and on the bottom in small print it said, " China " read all the way down...
Recently a Food inspector on TV... said he had lived overseas and he had seen the filthy conditions their foods are raised and processed in. It is enough to make you throw up. Some foreign workers have to wear masks as they work in these places, because the food is so rotten and filthy, it makes them want to throw up. Many of their fish on Fish Farms are fed raw sewage daily. He said he has seen so much filth throughout their food growing and processing that he would "never" eat any of it. They raise this filth, put some food coloring and some flavorings on it, then they ship it to the USA & Canada for YOU to consume and feed to YOUR families. They have no Food & Safety Inspectors. They ship it to you to buy and poison your families and friends .
Imported food we eat and the junk we buy:
Green Giant frozen vegetables are from China, and so are most of Europe 's Best.
Arctic Gardens are Okay. So is Birdseye.
Never buy the grocery store garlic unless it is clearly marked from USA or Canada , the other stuff is grown in people poop (even worse than chicken poop). China is the largest producer of garlic in the world; U. S. is next.
Buy only local honey , much honey is shipped in huge containers from China and re-packed here.
Cold-FX is grown and packed in China and is full of fecal bacteria. Doesn't work anyway, big s**m.
If the country of origin is not clearly marked beware.
If produce, ask an employee.
Watch out for packages which state "prepared for", "packed by" or "imported by". We don't understand the lack of mandatory labeling, especially the produce.
The country of origin should be clearly shown on the item in the store.
Go to the local farmers' markets in season and keep a wary eye open the rest of the year.
Please read this very carefully, and read to the very bottom. It's important for all of us.
How is it possible to ship food from China cheaper than having it produced in the U. S. or Canada?
FOR EXAMPLE THE "OUR FAMILY" BRAND OF MANDARIN ORANGES SAYS RIGHT ON THE CAN 'FROM CHINA '. SO, FOR A FEW MORE CENTS, BUY THE LIBERTY BRAND.
GOLD BRAND OR THE DOLE IS FROM CALIFORNIA .
Beware, Costco sells canned peaches and pears in a plastic jar that come from China.
ALL "HIGH LINER" AND MOST OTHER FROZEN FISH PRODUCTS COME FROM CHINA OR INDONESIA . THE PACKAGE MAY SAY "PACIFIC SALMON" ON THE FRONT, BUT LOOK FOR THE SMALL PRINT. MOST OF THESE PRODUCTS COME FROM FISH FARMS IN THE ORIENT WHERE THERE ARE NO REGULATIONS ON WHAT IS FED TO THESE FISH.
Recently The Montreal Gazette had an article by the Canadian Government on how Chinese feed the fish: They suspend chicken wire crates over the fish ponds, and the fish feed on chicken s--t.
If you search the internet about what the Chinese feed their fish, you'll be alarmed; e. g, growth hormones, expired anti-biotic from humans.? Never buy any type of fish or shellfish that comes from these countries: Vietnam , China , Philippines.
Check this out personally.
Steinfield Pickles are made in India - just as bad!
Another example is in canned mushrooms. No-Name brand came from Indonesia
Also check those little fruit cups. They used to be made in Canada in the Niagara region until about 2 years ago. They are now packaged in China. Most sold in Aldi stores.
While the Chinese export inferior and even toxic products, dangerous toys, and goods to be sold in North American markets, the media wrings its hands! Yet, 70% of North Americans believe that the trading privileges afforded to the Chinese should be suspended.
Well, duh! Why do you need the government to suspend trading privileges?
SIMPLY DO IT YOURSELF, CANADA AND THE U. S.
Simply look on the bottom of every product you buy, and if it says 'Made in China ' or 'PRC' (and that now includes Hong Kong ), simply choose another product, or none at all. You will be amazed at how dependent you are on Chinese products, and you will be equally amazed at what you can do without.
THINK ABOUT THIS:
If 200 million North Americans refuse to buy just $20 each of Chinese goods, that's a billion dollar trade imbalance resolved in our favor... fast! The downside? Some Canadian/American businesses will feel a temporary pinch from having foreign stockpiles of inventory.
Just one month of trading losses will hit the Chinese for 8% of their North American exports. Then they will at least have to ask themselves if the benefits of their arrogance and lawlessness are worth it.
START NOW and don't stop and tell your friends .
Send this to everybody you know. Let's show them that we are intelligent, and NOBODY can take us for granted. Start reading labels more closely and buy something else even if it cost a few cents more.
Jul 18, 2014 10:38:28 #
slatten49
Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas
Thank you, AuntiE. This needed to be said. I have often avoided buying 'made in China' non- food products, but have failed too often to impose the same precaution with food in the grocery stores...unless the labeling is obvious. :?
I have the advantage of being able to buy most produce and fruits at a local farmer's market. :thumbup:
I have the advantage of being able to buy most produce and fruits at a local farmer's market. :thumbup:
Jul 18, 2014 10:59:03 #
AuntiE wrote:
I've printed this out and am keeping it in my car ... (show quote)
Thanks AuntiE I will pass this around on my email.
Jul 18, 2014 14:20:05 #
slatten49 wrote:
Thank you, AuntiE. This needed to be said. I have often avoided buying 'made in China' non- food products, but have failed too often to impose the same precaution with food in the grocery stores...unless the labeling is obvious. :?
I have the advantage of being able to buy most produce and fruits at a local farmer's market. :thumbup:
I have the advantage of being able to buy most produce and fruits at a local farmer's market. :thumbup:
Our favorite farmer's market had to relocate and is no longer convenient. I thought I had found two others; however, found the people were picking their produce before it was ready. Still searching for a good one. I will say our chain groceries are getting better about selling locally grown produce.
Jul 18, 2014 14:24:58 #
AuntiE wrote:
I've printed this out and am keeping it in my car ... (show quote)
This is horrible news. Starkist Tuna is one of my favorites. I guess I'm changing to Kosher food as the rabbi's still inspect the facilities to insure they are following biblical law.
Jul 18, 2014 14:56:13 #
Kirk wrote:
This is horrible news. Starkist Tuna is one of my favorites. I guess I'm changing to Kosher food as the rabbi's still inspect the facilities to insure they are following biblical law.
The horrible news for me may be Costco. Their Kirkland brand white albacore tuna is great and a great value. I now have to check the label. :hunf: :hunf:
Jul 18, 2014 14:58:06 #
AuntiE wrote:
The horrible news for me may be Costco. Their Kirkland brand white albacore tuna is great and a great value. I now have to check the label. :hunf: :hunf:
Darn! I also like Costco's cooked chickens. Delicious!
Jul 18, 2014 15:08:57 #
Kirk wrote:
Darn! I also like Costco's cooked chickens. Delicious!
My dear, adorable, wonderful, astoundingly great Cousin buys one each Saturday. He and his wife have it for Sunday dinner and use the remains for their sack lunches. He, also, will be upset.
As more information for you, Contessa frozen shrimp are "good" per the referenced Cousin. His scientific speciality is seafood. I believe Costco still sells the Contessa brand.
Jul 18, 2014 15:18:40 #
AuntiE wrote:
My dear, adorable, wonderful, astoundingly great Cousin buys one each Saturday. He and his wife have it for Sunday dinner and use the remains for their sack lunches. He, also, will be upset.
As more information for you, Contessa frozen shrimp are "good" per the referenced Cousin. His scientific speciality is seafood. I believe Costco still sells the Contessa brand.
As more information for you, Contessa frozen shrimp are "good" per the referenced Cousin. His scientific speciality is seafood. I believe Costco still sells the Contessa brand.
Good to know. Thanks for that.
Jul 18, 2014 18:14:35 #
Jul 19, 2014 12:04:11 #
subscribers Well since I was very young during WW2 I did learn about food and a lot. Number one even in city raise your own. I can't remember as a child having fresh vege tables all year but sure had them come summer. The extra were canned for winter. Never went hungry even tho it was during late 20's and early 30's. Now we think oh my were going to starve if we don't have that certain shrimp or tuna or fruit or wh**ever. Today no garden. Why? how about going out to that little farm guy he has stuff or how about his neighbor he grows chickens and sells them all ready to eat even has pork and beef. Maybe I should get back into canning too? We need to become self sustainable again.
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