Concern Over Mad Cow Disease

Concern Over Mad Cow Disease
Gardenburger CEO Releases Statement 


IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 26  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The following is a statement
by Scott Wallace, CEO of Gardenburger Authentic Foods, Inc., issued in reaction
to the nation's first confirmed case of Mad Cow disease in the state of
Washington.

"Food safety has always been of paramount importance to Gardenburger.
Accordingly, we are concerned by USDA's efforts to convince U.S. consumers that
it has a sound meat safety program while announcing the first confirmed U.S.
case of Mad Cow disease.  In fact, USDA is not even able to produce
documentation of the Mad Cow testing done in the last two years according to
UPI.  Clearly, it appears that USDA has much more work to do before it can claim
its meat safety program is adequate."

Food-borne illness is one of the reasons more than 22 million Americans
regularly seek meat alternatives.  A meatless diet is the most effective way to
prevent food-borne illnesses like Mad Cow disease.  For those who are concerned
about the safety of their food there are a multitude of meat-free options,
including those provided by Gardenburger, available in today's marketplace." 

DATASOURCE: Gardenburger, Inc.



CONTACT:  Kristen Siefkin of Gardenburger, [phone]



Web site:  http://www.gardenburger.com/ 

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