Stop Supporting a Tainted Food Supply

Or, consider one of the numerous online services that ship organic meat or meat from grass-fed animals directly to your door. Here's one site to get you started.

Yes, locally grown meats are more expensive than the mass-produced variety you'll likely find at the supermarket. If cost is a factor, balance your budget by serving your family one or two meatless dinners each week.

Why compromise? You'd certainly think twice about putting the wrong grade of oil in your car.

When I mention the option of locally raised meats to friends and family, I often hear, "Is it safe?" and "How do I know where the meat comes from?"

But this weekend's recall evidences a horrible reality of the origins of some meat that was distributed nationally -- and a facility that was supposedly subject to government inspection.

Thanks, but no thanks.

I'll take my chances at the farmers market or via online ordering any day.