Monfort, with headquarters in Greeley, Colorado, has plants in Iowa, Alabama, Kansas, Nebraska and Texas. Production of 4-D meat violates state laws that require the bodies of dead animals to be disposed of by cooking, burning, or burying. Kennel workers who handle 4-D meat are exposed to the same health hazards as the dogs. The frozen meat is left out on counters to thaw, and workers routinely mix itwith their bare hands. There is a documented case of one kennel worker in Iowa who became quite ill and was diagnosed with salmonellosis after he sought treatment at a local hospital.
Racetrack patrons are also at risk.
Flies, attracted to the serosanguinous fluid exuding from the thawing meat, travel from the kennel area to the track food stands. Coast officials couldn't be reached. For permissible use, read this .