So a balance had to be struck between making the public aware of the slim danger, but the hideous consequences. The disease itself was alleged to come from feeding cows other ground-up dead cows. A sort of bovine cannibalism, which for a species that had hitherto been vegetarian on principle, must have been a tad confusing. No surprise then that some went a little bonkers. But now, we are assured that British Beef is safe again.
Tests prove it.
It's as safe as nuclear power and as healthy as cigarettes. Glory glory hallelujah. But this is not good enough for the French. You can't make us eat this shit. And we won't.