Ranee Mueller wrote:

> In article >, Sylvia
> > wrote:
>
>
>> > I don't think that it's as big a risk to their health as we might
>>think if they don't have them.
>>
>>How big a risk to your children's health is acceptable to you? Sure not
>> every mayonnaise that gets warm grows poisonous bacteria, but some
>>does. There are enough risks to my kids' health that I can't control,
>>but by gum I'm going to minimize what I can -- and letting meat or mayo
>>get warm is one risk I can eliminate.
>
>
> Well, I didn't exactly say send your kids with warm food and hope for
> the best. I just don't think it's as huge a risk as modern people make
> it. I even let my kids eat cookie dough! Not data, just an example,
> but my husband will eat a cheese stick that was in our eldest son's
> backpack all day, he has far fewer stomach problems than I do, and he's
> willing to eat foods that I would toss. Every single child I knew
> growing up survived the various sandwiches, salads, eggs, etc in their
> lunches. The only kids I know who died, did so in accidents. I just
> think we are overly sterile as a society now.
>
> Regards,
> Ranee
>

Our cleanliness will lead to our deaths. More and more medications are
coming up worthless as we insist on taking shots/pills for everything.
--
Alan

"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and
avoid the people, you might better stay home."
--James Michener