Enjoy a nice cup of tea

mkpdavies · 09-01-2005, 05:37 PM

http://www.ukip.org/abc_news/gen12.php?t=1&id=1169

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An EU directive of the straight banana variety has obliged officials in the city of Cardiff to classify the teabag, a simple assembly of paper and dried leaves, as an animal by-product, and therefore the potential source of a future foot-and-mouth outbreak.

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The reason, according to the EU’s Animal By-Products Order 1999, is that teabags, and indeed used coffee filters, could have come in contact with contaminated milk.

You couldn't make it up!

Intbel · 09-01-2005, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mkpdavies

http://www.ukip.org/abc_news/gen12.php?t=1&id=1169

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An EU directive of the straight banana variety has obliged officials in the city of Cardiff to classify the teabag, a simple assembly of paper and dried leaves, as an animal by-product, and therefore the potential source of a future foot-and-mouth outbreak.

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The reason, according to the EU’s Animal By-Products Order 1999, is that teabags, and indeed used coffee filters, could have come in contact with contaminated milk.

You couldn't make it up!

I love this bit:

"Colonists in America prevented foot-and-mouth in Massachussetts by dumping a cargo of tea in Boston harbour. That was before it was advertised by chimps and branded a health hazard."

One has to wonder exactly how and where the chimps are today being employed ...

UKIP MAN · 10-01-2005, 07:26 AM

My council are on the ball with this one, I've just received this in the post.

Mr U.S. Again
Recycling division
Romford District Council
Havering House
Romford
RM1 1MR

Recycling Directive No EU/RM/sgab/aet/370HSSV-0773H/2

To all householders.

Due to EU directive No EU/RM/sgab/aet/370HSSV-0773H/2. Tea bags that have been contaminated by Animal product are not allowed to be recycled in the communal recycling facility.

Please read the enclosed leaflet, which will explain the current procedures and keep the leaflet in a safe place for future reference.

If you do not contaminate the tea bag with animal products whilst making your pot/cup of tea, there is a form for you to complete and sign which will allow the recycling vehicle operative and collector to assess the situation and take appropriate action.

Below is a form for you to complete, sign, and staple to the tea bag.

If you require further copies of this form, they are available from the above office, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I. (name)
Address

Do solemnly swear that the attached tea bag if free from any and all meat By-products.

Sign date.
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Intbel · 10-01-2005, 11:43 AM

Good grief ... how much more sillier can things become?

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10-01-2005, 07:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
UKIP MAN Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897	My council are on the ball with this one, I've just received this in the post. Mr U.S. Again Recycling division Romford District Council Havering House Romford RM1 1MR Recycling Directive No EU/RM/sgab/aet/370HSSV-0773H/2 To all householders. Due to EU directive No EU/RM/sgab/aet/370HSSV-0773H/2. Tea bags that have been contaminated by Animal product are not allowed to be recycled in the communal recycling facility. Please read the enclosed leaflet, which will explain the current procedures and keep the leaflet in a safe place for future reference. If you do not contaminate the tea bag with animal products whilst making your pot/cup of tea, there is a form for you to complete and sign which will allow the recycling vehicle operative and collector to assess the situation and take appropriate action. Below is a form for you to complete, sign, and staple to the tea bag. If you require further copies of this form, they are available from the above office, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. (name) Address Do solemnly swear that the attached tea bag if free from any and all meat By-products. Sign date. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------