In article >, masayuki >
wrote:

> > From what I've seen in most super markets, all meats are kept in seperate
> > sections. Typically fish is kept in it's own place seperately from poulty
> > and other meats. So I don't think it's a problem.
>
> Unlike UK, the USA would demonstrate that it is careful about sanitation
> in dealing with meats. I'm relieved to hear that.

Don't believe it. The USA is dominated by financial gain, we have
plenty of filth in the food chain. For instance, some have said the
amount of mad-cow desease in the US beef market could not possibly be
estimated because anyone who knows wouldn't tell.

--
"A Dictionary of Japanese Food, Ingredients & Culture" by Richard Hosking
(Tuttle, '97). All the hints one might need for exploring Japanese food.

"The Sake Handbook" by John Gaunter (Tuttle, '02). An excellent intro and
reference to sake.