From: Stephanie DePue [SDEPUE@courts.state.ny.us]
Sent: Friday, December 29, 2000 3:18 PM
To: FDADockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Docket No. 98P-0151/CPI

I believe it is imperative that the FDA prohibit the slaughter of downed animals.  Not only is it inhumane, but, as these animals are sick, consumption of this meat presents a health risk that is unacceptable.

Yours very truly, Stephanie T. De Pue
2 Grace Ct #3V
Brooklyn NY 11201-4155