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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

31): Would the average American have believed that hamburgers were treated with ammonia to remove salmonella and E. It, too, traced, with a great deal of investigative reporting, the journey fat trimmings take through the meatpacking industry. labor costs and saving the lives of hamburger lovers. Mary Ellen Croteau Chicago, Dec.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

What would the cost of a hamburger at Burger King or McDonald’s be if the meat were to come from Ms. Borrowing a move from the tobacco industry, Ms. Niman’s ranch and others using comparable methods? How many people would be able to afford the price? Lois Bloom Easton, Conn., Contrary to Ms.