Latest Terror Threat in US Aimed to Poison Food

[The Straight Story]

Latest Terror Threat in US Aimed to Poison Food

(CBS) In this exclusive story, CBS News chief investigative correspondent Armen Keteyian reports the latest terror attack to America involves the possible use of poisons - simultaneous attacks targeting hotels and restaurants at many locations over a single weekend.

A key Intelligence source has confirmed the threat as "credible." Department of Homeland Security officials, along with members of the Department of Agriculture and the FDA, have briefed a small group of corporate security officers from the hotel and restaurant industries about it.

CBSNews.com Report: Terror in the U.S.

"We operate under the premise that individuals prepared to carry out terrorist acts are in this country," said Dec. of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano on Dec. 6, 2010.

The plot uncovered earlier this year is said to involve the use of two poisons - ricin and cyanide - slipped into salad bars and buffets.

Of particular concern: The plotters are believed to be tied to the same terror group that attempted to blow up cargo planes over the east coast in October, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/12/20/eveningnews/main7169266.shtml

[daggahead]

1. Funny ...

Since so much of it is already poisoned with high fructose corn syrup and preservatives!

Quick death vs slow death ...

[Warren DeMontague]

2. Real Merkins don't eat salad.

The Double Down, Happy Meal, and Cheesecake Filled Pancakes are SAFE!!

[CoffeeCat]

3. Especially ARUGULA!!

Remember when Obama brought up Arugula, and the right-wingers screamed that
he was an elitist? Oh the shame...eating healthy!

You're so right and your post made me laugh. Cheesecake-filled pancakes, indeed! I see
the ads for these foods and I have to ask myself, "Are they trying to kill us?"

Those restaurants with buffets--are like big troughs. Many of them have unlimited
pizza, breads, desserts and other main meals for under 10. Yuck. I could see
some kind of horrible plot working at place like that.

This is scary. I wonder if news of this will affect restaurant or hotel traffic?

[Warren DeMontague]

4. I actually grew some arugula in the garden this summer, and not only was it cheap

it was remarkably fast and easy to grow.

It's tasty. I don't know if I'd want an entire salad of only arugula, but it sure spices up the other lettuce.

[madrchsod]

5. we do a great job of poisoning ourselves