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07-16-2007, 03:10 PM
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Upset about Raw Almond Pasteurization? Some Information about Peaceful Protests and Religious Freedoms!
Hi all!
Here is some information for those of you who live in California
about some protest opportunities for the raw almond law which is just
around the corner! This also contains some additional information
about how this new ruling restricts religious freedom - something
maybe not considered before.
I am not an Essene myself but I think it is important for freedoms to
be protected.
Please read and forward to anyone else you think might be interested
in this.
We should still keep trying to get an exception to this ruling!
Thanks for taking the time to get involved!
Kimberly
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STOP ALMOND PASTEURIZATION
peaceful protest upcoming opportunities
Below are some meeting dates and times of the Almond Board of
California and its committees between now and September 1st.
The ruling by the Almond Board of California not only takes away
rights of raw foodists, it takes away the religious freedom. Please
help spread the word and do what you can to help reverse the ruling,
which takes effect on September 1, 2007.
PLS SPREAD THE WORD TO ANYONE YOU KNOW IN CALIFORNIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Their meetings typically meet here:
Almond Board Conference Room (“ABC Conference room”)
DoubleTree Hotel (located 10 minutes from Modesto Airport)
1150 Ninth Street
Modesto, CA 95354(209) 526-6000
Here are some future meeting dates of the Board and their committees,
according to their agendas:
Almond Quality Evaluation Task Force Meeting
Jul 20, 2007 12:00 AM - Jul 20, 2007 12:00 AM (a bit vague, perhaps
undecided time.)
International Committee
Jul 31, 2007 9:30 AM
ABC Conference Room, Modesto CA
Dan Cummings, Chairman, International Committee
Food Quality & Safety Committee
Aug 01, 2007 9:00 AM
Almond Board Conference Room
Board Meeting
Aug 01, 2007 1:00 PM
ABC Conference Room, Modesto CA
Watch for other opportunities for peaceful protests. Look into local
laws for such activities. When you have a good turnout, contact the
media! They can help spread the message!
Possible signage:
* What Would Jesus Pasteurize?
* Keep our almonds RAW!
* Leave Organic Almonds Alone!
* Label Pasteurized Foods!
For more information about the almond issue and what you can do:
whatwouldJesuspasteurize.com
Feel free to spread this information widely!
Here is a sample press release...
For immediate release:
What Would Jesus Pasteurize?
Mandatory almond pasteurization decision restricts religious freedom!
As of September 1, 2007, all almonds produced in California, which
are destined for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will be required to
undergo pasteurization, or at least that is the ruling passed by the
Almond Board of California with the backing of the USDA. Raw foodists
around the world depend on a reversal of this ruling. Followers of
the Essene teachings face giving up one of their staples.
The basic reason for this exercise of control over citizen's food is
two separate incidents of salmonella poisoning found in raw almonds
over the last six years. These incidents involved conventional
almonds, not organic almonds. Even though no incidents of salmonella
poisoning have been reported from organic raw almonds, the Almond
Board has decided that they, too, should be pasteurized. So, while
there has been no evidence that raw organic almonds are susceptible
to salmonella poisoning, the group of almond industry leaders are
taking away the major source of one of raw foodists' staples.
Another problem with this ruling is that the pasteurized almonds will
not be required to be labeled as pasteurized. Consumers will likely
still see raw almonds listed only as “raw” almonds. If the
pasteurized almonds are not labeled as “pasteurized”, this will
be
misleading to consumers and removes the public's ability to make
informed decisions.
If there were a lot of other sources of raw almonds, this ruling
might not be as serious an issue. However, California happens to be
the only U.S. state commercially growing almonds. In addition
California grows about 80% of the world’s almonds, according to the
Almond Board of California website.
If this ruling is not reversed, raw foodists may have to decide
between ending a 100% raw diet and ending their consumption of
almonds. A better option may be to help the Almond Board “see the
light” regarding raw organic almonds. It is not September yet, and
consumers need to know both sides of the story.
Citizens of the United States have the freedom to follow the religion
of their choice! This may sound strange when discussing the topic of
almond pasteurization. Pasteurization is a form of cooking. There
are, in the Essene teachings, quotes from Jesus (Yashua) that state
“…prepare not your foods with the fire of death, which kills your
foods, your bodies and your souls also.” Many who follow the raw
food
diet can understand why He would say such a thing. People have
experienced improved, even amazing, health as a result of not cooking
their food. Because followers of the Essene teachings, which include
eating raw foods, may no longer be able to purchase almonds in their
raw state any more, this ruling is actually treading on their
religious rights! The Almond Board is replacing a raw staple with a
pasteurized one. If the Essene followers are unable to find other
truly raw sources of almonds, they either turn their backs on the
teachings or stop eating the almonds. How can this happen in the
U.S.?
This aspect of the almond controversy is addressed on a new website.
You may have heard of “What Would Jesus Do?” How about
WhatWouldJesusPasteurize.com? There is compelling information on this
site about the almond issue and the resulting religious implications.
The site also tells visitors some of the things they can do to
reverse this ruling.
Raw foodists around the world are doing their best to get this ruling
reversed. In the mean time, stock up on your raw almonds… while
they
are still raw!
Upset about Raw Almond Pasteurization? Some Information about Peaceful Protests and Religious Freedoms!
Hi all!
Here is some information for those of you who live in California
about some protest opportunities for the raw almond law which is just
around the corner! This also contains some additional information
about how this new ruling restricts religious freedom - something
maybe not considered before.
I am not an Essene myself but I think it is important for freedoms to
be protected.
Please read and forward to anyone else you think might be interested
in this.
We should still keep trying to get an exception to this ruling!
Thanks for taking the time to get involved!
Kimberly
-------------------------------------- --------------------------
STOP ALMOND PASTEURIZATION
peaceful protest upcoming opportunities
Below are some meeting dates and times of the Almond Board of
California and its committees between now and September 1st.
The ruling by the Almond Board of California not only takes away
rights of raw foodists, it takes away the religious freedom. Please
help spread the word and do what you can to help reverse the ruling,
which takes effect on September 1, 2007.
PLS SPREAD THE WORD TO ANYONE YOU KNOW IN CALIFORNIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Their meetings typically meet here:
Almond Board Conference Room (“ABC Conference room”)
DoubleTree Hotel (located 10 minutes from Modesto Airport)
1150 Ninth Street
Modesto, CA 95354(209) 526-6000
Here are some future meeting dates of the Board and their committees,
according to their agendas:
Almond Quality Evaluation Task Force Meeting
Jul 20, 2007 12:00 AM - Jul 20, 2007 12:00 AM (a bit vague, perhaps
undecided time.)
International Committee
Jul 31, 2007 9:30 AM
ABC Conference Room, Modesto CA
Dan Cummings, Chairman, International Committee
Food Quality & Safety Committee
Aug 01, 2007 9:00 AM
Almond Board Conference Room
Board Meeting
Aug 01, 2007 1:00 PM
ABC Conference Room, Modesto CA
Watch for other opportunities for peaceful protests. Look into local
laws for such activities. When you have a good turnout, contact the
media! They can help spread the message!
Possible signage:
* What Would Jesus Pasteurize?
* Keep our almonds RAW!
* Leave Organic Almonds Alone!
* Label Pasteurized Foods!
For more information about the almond issue and what you can do:
whatwouldJesuspasteurize.com
Feel free to spread this information widely!
Here is a sample press release...
For immediate release:
What Would Jesus Pasteurize?
Mandatory almond pasteurization decision restricts religious freedom!
As of September 1, 2007, all almonds produced in California, which
are destined for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will be required to
undergo pasteurization, or at least that is the ruling passed by the
Almond Board of California with the backing of the USDA. Raw foodists
around the world depend on a reversal of this ruling. Followers of
the Essene teachings face giving up one of their staples.
The basic reason for this exercise of control over citizen's food is
two separate incidents of salmonella poisoning found in raw almonds
over the last six years. These incidents involved conventional
almonds, not organic almonds. Even though no incidents of salmonella
poisoning have been reported from organic raw almonds, the Almond
Board has decided that they, too, should be pasteurized. So, while
there has been no evidence that raw organic almonds are susceptible
to salmonella poisoning, the group of almond industry leaders are
taking away the major source of one of raw foodists' staples.
Another problem with this ruling is that the pasteurized almonds will
not be required to be labeled as pasteurized. Consumers will likely
still see raw almonds listed only as “raw” almonds. If the
pasteurized almonds are not labeled as “pasteurized”, this will
be
misleading to consumers and removes the public's ability to make
informed decisions.
If there were a lot of other sources of raw almonds, this ruling
might not be as serious an issue. However, California happens to be
the only U.S. state commercially growing almonds. In addition
California grows about 80% of the world’s almonds, according to the
Almond Board of California website.
If this ruling is not reversed, raw foodists may have to decide
between ending a 100% raw diet and ending their consumption of
almonds. A better option may be to help the Almond Board “see the
light” regarding raw organic almonds. It is not September yet, and
consumers need to know both sides of the story.
Citizens of the United States have the freedom to follow the religion
of their choice! This may sound strange when discussing the topic of
almond pasteurization. Pasteurization is a form of cooking. There
are, in the Essene teachings, quotes from Jesus (Yashua) that state
“…prepare not your foods with the fire of death, which kills your
foods, your bodies and your souls also.” Many who follow the raw
food
diet can understand why He would say such a thing. People have
experienced improved, even amazing, health as a result of not cooking
their food. Because followers of the Essene teachings, which include
eating raw foods, may no longer be able to purchase almonds in their
raw state any more, this ruling is actually treading on their
religious rights! The Almond Board is replacing a raw staple with a
pasteurized one. If the Essene followers are unable to find other
truly raw sources of almonds, they either turn their backs on the
teachings or stop eating the almonds. How can this happen in the
U.S.?
This aspect of the almond controversy is addressed on a new website.
You may have heard of “What Would Jesus Do?” How about
WhatWouldJesusPasteurize.com? There is compelling information on this
site about the almond issue and the resulting religious implications.
The site also tells visitors some of the things they can do to
reverse this ruling.
Raw foodists around the world are doing their best to get this ruling
reversed. In the mean time, stock up on your raw almonds… while
they
are still raw!