Supply meet Demand

Supply and demand is a very intense relationship. When demand is high for a particular product, corporations come under intense pressure to supply by any means necessary. Cutting corners in fast food companies production lines have made imposed unthinkable risks and dangers to consumers. In the book, Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser the reader is introduced to the way in which meat provided to fast food companies is produced. Schlosser also discusses the effects this poor production of meat has on its consumers. Because of the high demand for "Big Mac's" and "Quarter Pounders",cows are fed corn in order to produce heartier cows faster. Thus, consumers can get their meal whenever, wherever.

Schlosser discusses different unfortunate outbreaks of e-coli that occurred throughout the US. One in particular was the January 1993 e-coli outbreak in Seattle, Washington. Several children were being hospitalized because of the tainted meat. In December 1992, six year old Lauren Beth Rudolph ate a hamburger at a San Diego Jack-in-the-Box. Lauren became ill, was admitted to the hospital and ultimately suffered three heart attacks before dying in her mothers arms. This tragic story along with others can possibly be avoided. Simply because Americans enjoy a good hamburger and french fries doesn't mean that we should be punished for it. Instead of providing the worst meat and being deceived, people should be told upfront what risks they run eating fast food meals. Either be honest or fix the production. Do what is necessary to make the consumer have control of their health and peace of mind.