I'm not sure exactly what would be effected, but I've been trying to just keep things simple, and avoid anything that i don't make myself. Like no pre-packaged foods at all. It's a pain in the ass since it takes more time, but making stuff in bulk and freezing it for later is making it doable for me.

I'm curious if anyone else is really worried about this stuff. Like RFK is a maniac who knows what sort of stuff he could start allowing in foods. Is anyone else taking similar steps, or do you think I'm over reacting to it?

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[–] Jabril@hexbear.net 13 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I've been like this ever since that study came out showing that most oats have glyphosate on them. Many processed foods have plastics, lead, etc. most conventional produce has harmful chemicals used on them. This has been the case for years already. Now, with bird flu spreading rapidly in cows, one failed pasteurization process could expose people to bird flu. That battery fire in CA near the area where most of the nation's lettuce is grown has been burning for months, exposing all the farmland to toxic air which settles on the lettuce. It's really challenging to maintain a diet with minimal hazards, especially when you are low income. Most people are exposing themselves to toxic materials at every meal.

[–] Xiisadaddy@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It does kinda feel impossible sometimes. At least in the US. Locally grown produce is not something that's easy to find at all. Even when there are local farmers markets and stuff theyre open like maybe half the year at the most.

[–] Jabril@hexbear.net 4 points 1 day ago

Yeah, all we can do is minimize risk as best we can. I think it's worth putting in the effort, especially with food.