In article >, Andy <q> wrote:

> Emma Thackery said...
>
> > A couple hundred kids with salmonella poisoning troubles me far
> > more than the possibility of a boycott levied at ConAgra.
>
>
> Emma,
>
> It seems that products are only recalled after they are in the consumer's
> hands and a sickness develops and is reported.
>
> That's my "no real knowledge" perception anyway.

Yes, it certainly seems that way to me as well.