Physicians Against Red Meat

31/07/2026

Our July newsletter just dropped! ✨

What's inside this month:
- Insights on the connection between bird flu and red meat
- 2 new fact sheets: antimicrobial resistance and cryptosporidiosis
- A festive lentil Wellington recipe

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29/07/2026

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Our most recent issue included:
- Insights into the inextricable link between red meat and foodborne illness
- A new PhARM fact sheet on cryptosporidiosis
- A cozy green cabbage and white bean soup recipe

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Physicians Against Red Meat (PhARM) mobilizes health professionals and advocates to reduce red meat consumption for healthier people and a healthier planet.

08/06/2026

WHO estimates that foodborne illness causes 866 million cases and 1.5 million deaths globally each year.

June 7 marks , a time to raise awareness about the importance of food safety and how to prevent illness.

Red meat can harbor dangerous pathogens—such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria—that can lead to serious illness if it is improperly handled or undercooked.

Choosing more plant-based meals can be a lower-risk option while supporting healthy eating habits.

👉 Learn more: www.pharm.org

06/06/2026

Red meat production is a major contributor to climate change, air pollution, water scarcity, water pollution, land degradation, and biodiversity loss.

Producing a single pound of beef:
- Uses about 1,800 gallons of water
- Requires more than 100 square feet of land
- Emits about 25–50 pounds of greenhouse gases

This is a reminder that choosing healthier, plant-based foods can help reduce the environmental impact of red meat.

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29/05/2026

In 2024, a 47‑year‑old man from New Jersey died after eating a hamburger—the first documented fatality from Alpha‑gal syndrome (AGS), a tick-borne meat allergy.

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, making this an important time to recognize AGS—and to raise awareness about its risks, symptoms, and prevention.

AGS develops when a tick bite triggers an immune overreaction to alpha‑gal, a sugar molecule found in mammalian meat and products made from mammals.

Since 2010, AGS has become a growing public health concern, with more than 450,000 people presumed to be affected and numbers expected to rise.

Here are some steps you can take to reduce your risk of an AGS-related allergic reaction:
- Prevent tick bites by using EPA‑registered repellents, wearing protective clothing, and checking for ticks after spending time outdoors.
- Shift away from red and processed meat toward a healthy, plant‑based diet.

👉 Learn more:https://www.pharm.org/_files/ugd/af2372_728947691cba4f30b8731f3da785ce81.pdf

22/04/2026

Red meat production severely impacts our planet.

Producing a single pound of beef:
- Uses about 1,800 gallons of water
- Requires more than 100 square feet of land
- Emits about 25–50 pounds of greenhouse gases


Shifting to plant‑based eating can:
- Cut greenhouse gases by up to 51%
- Reduce land use by up to 45%
- Lower water use by up to 37%

It’s time to change what’s on our plate this Earth Day. 🥗

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