73000 out of 300 million people x 3 meals/day x 365 days is (if my calculations are right) below the 6 sigma....
yet another rice alum | 07.09.09 - 7:58 pm | #

Still seems small. But irradiation is an option that would reduce ecoli and other pathogens in food, but the same people who against that are the same ones complaining.

Ecoli outbreaks are often traced to illegal workers as well, but you don't hear about clamping down on that part of the system.
Director Mitch | Homepage | 07.10.09 - 2:23 am | #

I like McDonalds. But I think their menu improves with a diminishing income.
Kyle | Homepage | 07.10.09 - 3:54 am | #

don't know if i wasn't clear or if i'm misunderstanding...

my point is that it's below 6 sigma so we don't need to do anything to improve the process.
yet another rice alum | 07.10.09 - 6:04 pm | #

Gotcha - was interpreting the other way around.
Director Mitch | Homepage | 07.11.09 - 10:00 am | #