Taste of Chicago 2009 runs from June 26 to July 5. Humana Inc., a major HMO who is fighting to keep public health care off the table in order to maximize their profits, is also a major sponsor of Taste of Chicago 2009. What the hell is our problem with Humana? They published a public relations release that said it is healthy to eat Shark. What?

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They release this load of crap the same week that major media outlets everywhere are announcing that one-third of all Shark species are in imminent danger of global extinction! And that is a conservative estimate. Let's just forget the environmental havoc caused by Shark-finning, habitat loss, and fishing pressures, Shark is one of the most mercury-laden commercially available foods. Humana is a self-styled health benefits company. Do you think you should trust a health insurance company that tells you to eat poison?

Please, if you are planning on attending the Taste of Chicago this year, eat up, but leave the Shark alone...especially if you are pregnant or plan on being pregnant.

Baked Shark Veracruz? WTF?

--Sharky