From: ALAN+HELENE SCHWARTZ [bozzybear@msn.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2001 8:56 PM
To: FDADockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: docket number 98P-0151/CPI

Please grant petition 98P-0151/CPI to prohibit the slaughter of downed animals.  Sick animals should not be admitted into the food chain.  There is risk of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (Mad Cow Disease).  Since it is impossible to move downed animals humanely, they are pushed by tractors or dragged by chains, causing further painful injury.  Downed animals are a small number of animals slaughtered.  Therefore, this will pose no economic hardship.  An estimated 90% of downed animals can be prevented by better care and handling.  Removing them from the market would provide an incentive to prevent the problem in the first place.  Thank you.   Helene Schwartz--2217 Tyson Ave.  Phila.  PA 19149





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