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Jamastiene

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Sat Aug-19-06 07:18 AM
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Anyone want a virus sandwich this morning?

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Edited on Sat Aug-19-06 07:20 AM by Jamastiene

Who wants a virus coated hot dog?
Coming soon to a deli near you.

FDA approves viruses for treating food

Sat Aug 19, 2:55 AM ET

WASHINGTON - A mix of bacteria-killing viruses can be safely sprayed on cold cuts, hot dogs and sausages to combat common microbes that kill hundreds of people a year, federal health officials said Friday in granting the first-ever approval of viruses as a food additive.

The combination of six viruses is designed to be sprayed on ready-to-eat meat and poultry products, including sliced ham and turkey, said John Vazzana, president and chief executive officer of manufacturer Intralytix Inc.

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060819/ap_on_he_me/edible_viruses

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