« 環境問題、欧と米は今やまったく別の考え方を持っている。Vol.146 | Main | 日本発の稲わらバイオ燃料プロジェクトを成功させよう。Vol.148 »

April 26, 2008

おせっかいな偏向報道、意味のない米国産牛肉論議 Vol.147

またまた米国産牛肉の取り決め違反が見つかった、このように違反行為が相次ぐと、もはや誰の目にも、米国は日米の取り決めを真面目に遵守していないと見える。また今後も同様の問題が続出することを覚悟しなくてはならい。実際に米国政府の高官も米国では普通に流通している牛肉なのに何故日本はそれほど安全性にこだわるのかと疑問を呈していると聞くと、どうもこの問題は永遠に解決を見ることはないと思う。まずは現状をフジサンケイアイより引用する。

米産牛肉に危険部位 対応分かれる流通各社 ダイエー撤去、西友は継続
FujiSankei Business i. 2008/4/25  TrackBack( 0 )
 

米国から輸入された牛肉にBSE(牛海綿状脳症)の特定危険部位が混入していた問題で、出荷した米ナショナルビーフ社か ら牛肉を仕入れていたスーパー各社は24日、商品撤去や店頭での告知などの対応に追われた。ただ、販売を継続する社もあり、ばらつきが出ている。各社とも 米国産牛肉の取扱量は少なく、売り上げへの打撃は少ないとみられるが、中国製冷凍ギョーザによる中毒事件など食の安全・安心にかかわる問題が続いているだ けに消費者の反応に不安を隠せないでいる。

 今月上旬から米国産牛肉の扱いを全店に広げたばかりのダイエーやマルエツは同工場から調達した商品を撤去。マルエツでは「商品には自信をもっているが、お客さまの不安を考慮した」と話す。

 大手スーパーのユニーはすべての米国産牛肉の販売を中止した。一部商品をナショナルビーフ社から仕入れていたが、問題の牛肉を出荷した工場とは別で、独自の安全管理体制も取っていた。しかし、約150店舗で開店前に全商品を撤去した。

 肉売り場でも告知しており、「自分たちが考える以上にお客さまは食の安全に対してデリケート。最大限の配慮をしたい」としている。

 一方、同工場から納入された牛肉を関西などの60店舗で販売していた西友は「厳格な検査で安全性は確保している」として、販売を継続している。問い合わせたなどには対応するが、店頭告知などはしない方針という。

 イトーヨーカ堂では同日朝から生産履歴などをチェックし、ナショナルビーフ社からの調達はないことを確認した。米国産の販売は続けているが、「消費者の反応を見極めたい」と不安を示す。イオンは依然、米国産の販売再開自体を見送っている。

 政府も同日から検疫検査を急遽(きゅうきょ)、強化した。厚生労働省による輸入牛肉の検疫での抽出率を従来の約1%から約10%に当面引き上げる。


以上だが、全体として感じる印象では、米国がちゃんと対応すれば米国牛は安全であり、それが確認できれば通常通り取り扱うという内容の論調であると思う。これは今の日本の一般的な認識なのであろう。

ところでスーパーの食肉コーナーには牛肉が所狭しと並べられているが、それぞれに産地が明確に記載され、価格も産地に応じて決まっている。実際にその中でもっとも安いのが米国産牛肉であり、お金がないが牛肉をどうしても食べたいという消費者にはありがたい商品であると思う。しかし安い食品には当然ながら何故安いかといった背景があることを忘れてはならない、それも場合によっては長期的にみて人間の健康を損ねるようなリスクを抱えていることも覚悟しなくてはならない。この点で日本のマスコミの報道を見ていると、上記のように米国産牛肉の取扱の是非ついての記事は多いが、米国産牛肉の抱える問題点にその実態を正しく発表をしている記事は極めて少ないといわざるを得ない。マスコミ各社が一様に同じ報道を繰り返す背景には何かバックに公的な権力が働いていると考えざるを得ない。

この稿では米国産牛肉の危険性を何回となく記して来たが、実際にその危険度はGMOコーンの市場への普及により増してきている。思いつくだけ列挙すれば、その潜在的危険性は数多く存在する。まず成長ホルモンの大量投与による異常に早い成長、肉骨粉入りの飼料の投与を種々言い逃れを続けて絶対に規制しないことによる狂牛病発症のおそれ、GMO穀物の大量投与による子孫に対する遺伝子の異常のおそれ、など米国産牛肉は自然の摂理に公然と挑戦するかのような問題点が数多く含まれている。ここで問題なのは、これらの数々の危険性については、諸議論があり、科学的論争ではいずれも結論が出ておらず、本当の所は誰も分からないことである。したがいこの危険性を判断するのは人間そのものが潜在的に持つ、経験と倫理観で判断をしなくてはならないということである。それならば何故マスコミは牛肉の問題を盛んに取り上げるのであろうか、それは筆者が考えるには、日本政府やマスコミに、そこまでして日本人が牛肉を食するように国民を誘導するという政治的意図が働いていると考えている。

ところで世界に目を向ければWFPの発表では60億の人口のうちその8分の一近くに及ぶ約8億人がその日の食糧も満足に手にすることができない飢餓状態にあるとされている。一方で毎日溢れるばかりの食品に囲まれ、生活習慣病やメタボシンドロームなどと平和な悩みを抱えている日本人は官民一体となって牛肉の安全性を論議している、しかしこれは良く考えるとおかしなことではないか。即ち牛肉1kgを産出するために必要な穀物は7kgといわれている、とすれば我々が牛肉の消費量を抑えればその分穀物は余り、それが飢餓に苦しむ人々にいきわたるようになるのである。とすればその仕組みを構築することが重要な課題であり、逆に安全性に確信のもてないGMOコーンや肉骨粉を利用してまで牛肉の生産量を上げる必要性など根本から存在しないのである。このことは少し考えれば分かることである。とすれば脊柱が混入していたなどというニュースについては、一般記事で簡単に発表し、やはり米国牛はコストが安い分危険なのだと世間一般に知らせるだけで十分ではなかろうか?それを貴重な新聞紙面やテレビニュースの枠を優先的にこの問題に割り当て、米国政府の発表する安全性に対するコメントなどあえて世間に伝える必要はないと思う。ましてや吉野家などの会社名を露出させ、同社の知名度向上に協力するなどは本末転倒ではないだろうか?

同じことは日本の畜産業にも当てはまる、本来日本も含めてアジアでは牛は農耕牛即ち役牛として農業機械のかわりとして重用されて来た、そして齢を重ねその役割が果たせなくなった時天の恵みとして人々はその肉を頂いたものであった。しかし戦後の米国の影響下で牛乳や小麦などとともに学校給食に強制的に取り入れられ、その普及が図られた結果、日本では欧米式に乳牛を肥育する方法が一般化し、米国にとって日本は飼料用、食用穀物の最大の市場となったのである。その結果伝統農業は廃れ、日本の穀物自給率は40%を切るという危機的状況を迎えてしまったのである。一方農家は日本では高級とされる、高脂肪の牛乳や乳製品を作るために乳牛に対して大量の穀物を与えることでその実費また畜舎にかける設備改築費用など多額の借金を背負い、市場の変動に対する柔軟性を失うことになってしまったのである。実際帰国後すぐ感じたことにドイツのヨーグルトに比べて、日本のヨーグルトの脂肪分は非常に高いということである。このことよりも日本では本来草で育つ乳牛に対して、必要以上の穀物を与え乳脂肪分を上げていることが実感された。結果として牛肉食や乳製品の普及には米国の穀物を日本人に積極的に受け入れさせるという日米両政府の思惑が絡んでいることが認識される。

現在世界的に原油価格及び穀物価格の上昇が大きなインパクトを与えている、また一部の発展途上国では穀物価格の高騰により国民の生活に支障が出ていると聞く、幸い日本ではまだそこまでは至っていないが、今後同様なことは起こりうる。我々のその時のためにも伝統的な食生活をもう一度見直し、日本人本来が持っている食習慣を復活させることが必要ではないだろうか、またこれこそが生活習慣病やメタボリックシンドロームの予防の最適ではないかと考えるものである。このように考えるとどうにもならない米国牛の脊柱混入問題に対して連日大声を張り上げている日本のマスコミの報道などを正面から取り上げても何の進展もなく、むしろそのよう事件の頻発に対しては、古来からの言い伝えである『安物買いの銭失い』が真っ当で有ることを再認識し、先祖から伝わって来た食生活における智恵を再度見直すべきであると思う。いかがであろうか?

とんだ見当違いのマスコミとそれを是認する政府の意向ばかり聞いていたのでは、国民の生活をどんどん悪い方向に向かうのである。気をつけなければならない。


|

« 環境問題、欧と米は今やまったく別の考え方を持っている。Vol.146 | Main | 日本発の稲わらバイオ燃料プロジェクトを成功させよう。Vol.148 »

日本」カテゴリの記事

Comments

Hello, Thanks for sharing the link - but unfortunately it seems to be down? Does anybody here at www.doitsu-tarou.com have a mirror or another source? Thanks, William

Posted by: watch the green hornet online | December 28, 2010 at 03:07

The personal computer registry registry cleaner is pretty complicated. So when you don't seem to be an professional of laptop or computer, don't attempt really difficult on it readily. At any time you typically are not careful adequate to delete some obligatory files, it would have massive lousy impact in your personal pc. So the right choice is picking a registry cleaner to scan and repair errors of hyperlink. In addition to, conventional updates and

Posted by: RogGydayRom | December 28, 2010 at 05:37

The personal computer registry registry cleaner is pretty complex. So at any time you are not an professional of desktop computer, do not try very hard on it readily. In case you commonly are not careful adequate to delete some vital files, it would have significant undesirable impact on your computer system. So the most beneficial alternative is picking out a personal computer registry cleaner to scan and fix errors of website link. Besides, conventio

Posted by: RogGydayRom | December 29, 2010 at 09:46

The pc registry registry cleaner is highly complicated. So if you ever are not an professional of personal pc, do not try hard on it effortlessly. Should you aren't careful ample to delete some essential files, it is going to have substantial undesirable impact in your laptop or computer. So the top option is picking out a computer registry cleaner to scan and repair errors of hyperlink. Besides, ordinary updates and analysis will make your desktop com

Posted by: RogGydayRom | December 30, 2010 at 07:46

The registry registry cleaner is quite complex. So when you commonly are not an skilled of desktop computer, don't try hard on it quite simply. Once you will not be watchful sufficient to delete some vital files, it can have substantial bad effect on your laptop. So the best choice is looking for a pc registry cleaner to scan and fix errors of link. In addition to, ordinary updates and analysis will make your personal http://kcturdw.jinbo.net/zboard/vi

Posted by: RogGydayRom | December 30, 2010 at 21:09

The registry registry cleaner is pretty difficult. So at any time you don't seem to be an professional of home computer, don't try tough on it easily. Once you will not be cautious adequate to delete some mandatory files, it can have large unhealthy effect on your laptop or computer. So the very best alternative is choosing a personal computer registry cleaner to scan and fix errors of hyperlink. Besides, usual updates and evaluation will make your com

Posted by: RogGydayRom | January 01, 2011 at 01:25

The pc registry registry cleaner is very complicated. So if you ever are usually not an professional of personal computer, will not try very difficult on it quite simply. If you happen to usually are not mindful adequate to delete some essential files, it would have huge dangerous effect in your desktop computer. So the right decision is finding a pc registry cleaner to scan and fix errors of hyperlink. Apart from, conventional updates and evaluation w

Posted by: RogGydayRom | January 02, 2011 at 20:37

The pc registry registry cleaner is really complex. So at any time you should not an expert of computer system, will not attempt laborious on it very easily. If you happen to should not mindful sufficient to delete some critical files, it should have substantial unhealthy impact in your laptop or computer. So one of the best selection is picking a personal computer registry cleaner to scan and fix errors of website link. Besides, standard updates and e

Posted by: RogGydayRom | January 03, 2011 at 10:38

Hi there, Thanks for sharing this link - but unfortunately it seems to be down? Does anybody here at www.doitsu-tarou.com have a mirror or another source? Cheers, Thomas

Posted by: watch the green hornet online | January 03, 2011 at 10:51

The personal computer registry registry cleaner is extremely difficult. So once you aren't an expert of home computer, will not try tricky on it conveniently. If you happen to commonly are not cautious ample to delete some mandatory files, it's going to have massive negative effect on your personal pc. So the very best decision is finding a registry cleaner to scan and fix errors of hyperlink. Apart from, ordinary updates and evaluation will make your

Posted by: RogGydayRom | January 04, 2011 at 00:38

I've as a last resort liked things like sand clocks, lava lamps, and the like to good of fair-minded fritter away space staring at it as a configuration of catharsis. In a route, it helps me with meditation, to mitigate emphasis and scarcely deem just about nothing. That's why since I was a kid, a substitute alternatively of dolls and cars I've in any case at ease more of such pieces like sand clocks, lava lamps, tuneful boxes etc. So I was most delighted

Posted by: eletrollono | January 04, 2011 at 10:46

Foram lançados dicas de que o aplicativo <a href=http://www.chovendusnuvenus.com>nuvenus chovendus</a> estaria disponível não somente para ipads, mas também para ipods e o iphone. Será que é verdade? Os criadores do aplicativo ainda não se pronunciaram sobre o assunto, mas a indução é realmente excelente. Quem sabe eles não fazem uma versão mais didatica para estes tipos de tecnologia, incentivando as empresas a identificarem um ipad e apr

Posted by: Prekjurse | January 05, 2011 at 00:07

Hello there, Thanks for sharing this link - but unfortunately it seems to be not working? Does anybody here at www.doitsu-tarou.com have a mirror or another source? Cheers, Jack

Posted by: watch the green hornet online | January 06, 2011 at 16:36

Hey, Thanks for sharing this link - but unfortunately it seems to be not working? Does anybody here at www.doitsu-tarou.com have a mirror or another source? Cheers, John

Posted by: watch the green hornet online | January 18, 2011 at 17:12

Hi, This is a question for the webmaster/admin here at www.doitsu-tarou.com. Can I use some of the information from your blog post above if I provide a link back to this website? Thanks, Mark

Posted by: watch the green hornet online | January 19, 2011 at 14:19

Hello there, Thanks for sharing the link - but unfortunately it seems to be down? Does anybody here at www.doitsu-tarou.com have a mirror or another source? Thanks, Peter

Posted by: watch I am Number Four online | March 02, 2011 at 23:06

Hello there, This is a question for the webmaster/admin here at www.doitsu-tarou.com. Can I use part of the information from this blog post above if I provide a link back to your website? Thanks, Charlie

Posted by: montreal canadiens tickets | March 04, 2011 at 01:04

Hello i,m starter in this Forums and i will to experiment the newinformations postated heare.I see your web fromgoogle blog and i have tryed to register some seconds a go but this captcha was hard ro read but i manage it =)) This was my introduction in this forum Super best regards And this is my blog you can send to my e-mail <a href=http://www.liveinternet.ro/>http://www.liveinternet.ro/ </a> <a href=http://www.liveinternet.ro/>radio</a>

Posted by: Malentin | March 15, 2011 at 15:58

Hey, This is a inquiry for the webmaster/admin here at www.doitsu-tarou.com. Can I use some of the information from your post above if I give a link back to your site? Thanks, Mark

Posted by: watch Scream 4 online | March 24, 2011 at 14:52

Hey, Thanks for sharing the link - but unfortunately it seems to be not working? Does anybody here at www.doitsu-tarou.com have a mirror or another source? Thanks, Thomas

Posted by: watch Rio online | April 04, 2011 at 03:02

Hey, This is a inquiry for the webmaster/admin here at www.doitsu-tarou.com. May I use some of the information from your post right above if I give a link back to your website? Thanks, Jack

Posted by: watch Scream 4 online | April 05, 2011 at 21:30

Greetings, This is a message for the webmaster/admin here at www.doitsu-tarou.com. May I use part of the information from your blog post right above if I give a link back to your site? Thanks, Jules

Posted by: watch Thor online | April 12, 2011 at 09:43

Hi - I am really happy to discover this. Good job!

Posted by: JustinBeersonq | April 13, 2011 at 16:20

Hi - I am definitely delighted to discover this. cool job!

Posted by: HollyRobsony | April 14, 2011 at 17:56

turns out this was incredibly helpful. possibly it will lend a hand you too? grout stains tile grout cleaner

Posted by: ReleimpelsKem | June 26, 2011 at 08:46

Visit us now to grasp more knowledge and facts regarding Come to see us now to buy more knowledge and facts anyway <a href=http://www.nowe-mieszkania-warszawa.dogory.pl>Nowe mieszkania warszawa</a>

Posted by: Seigreearerse | August 11, 2011 at 09:29

By us now to grasp more information and facts anyway Visit us at the moment to come by more knowledge and facts at all events <a href=http://maszyny-lesne.dogory.pl>Maszyny lesne</a>

Posted by: Seigreearerse | August 25, 2011 at 20:29

sneaker we saw in "Aztec Pack of Nike air max 1 has been abutting by an added dimension. Here was the black / gray colorway was accompanied by a gray / Khaki makeup, which was just as equally interesting. On each pair of sneakers, a suede mudguard with a accoutrement upper and the boilerplate of the paneling was issued by the Aztecs to print. We can only check if the black / white <a href=http://www.airjordanshoes-deal.com>air jordan shoes</a> pair will be at retailers and while the Grey / Khaki was still buried in mystery was now accessible on eBay 'Aztec Pack. Nike air max <a href=http://www.airmax95-outlet.com>air max 95</a> 1" Aztec <a href=http://www.airmax97-outlet.com>air max 97</a> Pack What we apprehend from the Nike Air Max shoes? The unique design was completely designed for the abundance and aegis for your feet to offer. The full-length beanbag chrism mid-sole of the performance. The articulated Max Air unit ensures a smoother range of motion and provides maximum cushioning. In addition, it features the ultra strong ultra-light Flywire upper.The big advantage of the centralized bootie comfortable. Frankly, the close heel of the shoe to conform to the shape of my foot and fit comfortably. All elements provide a activity of great abundance and protection. The design of the out-sole provides the excellent durability, absorption and cushioning, as it was made of rubber alloyed with waffle pattern and lugs. One of the most popular designs of Basketball has a back with a <a href=http://www.discountshoxs.com>nike shox</a> modern twist. You can buy 2010 bargain Nike Air shoes online if you look closely. They were very popular and known for abundance and style.Nike was one of the most popular brands of action shoes. They accept a large collection of sportswear and footwear designed for specific purposes. It was important to find the right shoe for your action activities. If you accept the wrong shoe can could cause foot and collective injuries, especially the knees and hips.Our company was a professional and high level merkproducten trading <a href=http://www.airmax2011-outlet.com>air max 2011</a> <a href=http://www.airjordan-outlets.com>air jordan</a> company <a href=http://www.airjordan11-outlet.com>Air Jordan 11</a> and specializes in various styles and high superior Nike <a href=http://www.airmaxltd-outlet.com>air max LTD</a> Air Max shoes Nike Shox and Nike Air Jordan, etc. The Nike Air Max comes in several sizes and colors. Therefore, every agent has an acclimatized size and a choice of admired color. When you buy this shoe, besides the comfort, you will arise spectacular. Good looks do not hurt and it's an advantage if you apprehension in glory after winning the race. The Nike Air Max includes many styles, Nike Air Max 90, Nike Air Max BW, Nike Air Max 95, Nike Air Max 91, Nike Air Max 2010, <a href=http://www.nikeshoxnz-outlet.com>shox nz</a> Nike Max 2011, different styles, different attitude and tone your taste. There were different kinds of colors and sizes of shoes nike air max. You can accept a suitable size and admired color. If you buy such shoes will not only accord you the comfort, but also gives you a admirable appearance. Especially after winning the race, the good looks of the Nike shoes to add benefits for yourself. Running was the thing you should do in a long time. Buying a pair of discounted shoes, nike air has a acceptable long term investment. Owning these shoes, <a href=http://www.shoesnz-outlet.com>shoes nz</a> you can avoid unnecessary costs and waste of harder earned resources. Designer nike air max produced a strong sustainable. It was the acumen why you need a pair of acclaimed brand shoes. Another question was how much absorption we <a href=http://www.airjordan1-outlet.com>Air Jordan One</a> pay to save money when you acquirement the Nike air max? If you want to save money when you <a href=http://www.airmax90-outlet.com>nike air max 90</a> acquirement the Nike running shoes and other goods, it was a wise accommodation that you buy at discount nike air max a reliable dealer. You can also pay more absorption to the discount online news. Nike always provides discounts and online coupons for all customers. Obtaining these discounts and coupons accessible online and can help save a lot of money. Moreover, online shops accord you a lot of resources at discount nike air sneakers to get. It was very convenient to get these designer shoes at a lower price. In accession to the absurd series and Nike Max 91 Nike Shox series, you will also find your admired Nike Air Jordan, Nike Air Force One, Nike aperture to go with your action and your great spirit and attitude toward sports. Not only Nike series, you can also find Puma

Posted by: nik5ev | September 02, 2011 at 16:12

Come to see us contemporary to grasp more knowledge and facts regarding Visit us at the moment to obtain more knowledge and facts regarding [url=http://www.magnifius.org.pl]Kuglarze[/url]

Posted by: Seigreearerse | September 06, 2011 at 05:28

Visit our site and read more about

Posted by: Artibeinnon | September 06, 2011 at 11:14

how many time i do not do what i want to do but do what i dont want to do

Posted by: artyoool | September 10, 2011 at 22:42

Come to see us contemporary to come by more facts and facts regarding Drop in on us at the moment to come by more information and facts anyway [url=http://www.drzwi-szklane.dogory.pl]drzwi szklane [/url]

Posted by: Seigreearerse | September 12, 2011 at 07:48

Post a comment



(Not displayed with comment.)




TrackBack

TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://app.cocolog-nifty.com/t/trackback/76174/40996781

Listed below are links to weblogs that reference おせっかいな偏向報道、意味のない米国産牛肉論議 Vol.147:

» 吉野家向け米国産牛肉に特定危険部位 [食品表示知ってるつもり! 食品表示の謎を解く!]
食品表示に興味のある方のために、食品表示に関する情報を発信しています! [Read More]

Tracked on April 29, 2008 at 22:22

» 病気予防と対策 [病気予防と対策]
病気予防と対策 [Read More]

Tracked on May 02, 2008 at 18:09

» land rover range rover insurance [land rover range rover insurance]
unimportant aforethought Lakehurst motherers [Read More]

Tracked on May 10, 2008 at 19:44

« 環境問題、欧と米は今やまったく別の考え方を持っている。Vol.146 | Main | 日本発の稲わらバイオ燃料プロジェクトを成功させよう。Vol.148 »