The thing that’s been inhibiting long-form investigative reporting is fear – fear of being sued, of being unpopular, of being criticized by very powerful groups. – Eric Schlosser
McDonald’s has been extraordinary at site selection; it was a pioneer in studying the best places for retail locations. One of the things it did is study very carefully where sprawl was headed. – Eric Schlosser
‘Fast Food Nation’ isn’t about my journey into the dark world of fast food and the prison book is not about my journey into the prison world. I’m not using myself as any kind of narrative link. – Eric Schlosser
Most fast food is fried. Fried food tastes great, and people don’t seem to care about the fat aspect. – Eric Schlosser
One might expect that the families of murder victims would be showered with sympathy and support, embraced by their communities. But in reality they are far more likely to feel isolated, fearful, and ashamed, overwhelmed by grief and guilt, angry at the criminal-justice system, and shunned by their old friends. – Eric Schlosser
Yes, a cheeseburger and fries is probably my favourite meal. But I don’t eat ground beef anymore. – Eric Schlosser
I can understand why a single parent, working two jobs, would find it easier to stop at McDonald’s with the kids rather than cook something from scratch at home. – Eric Schlosser
It’s not a question of McDonald’s vanishing from the face of the earth. It’s a question of these companies assuming some more responsibility for what they’re selling. – Eric Schlosser
Studies have found that preparing your own food is usually healthier and less expensive than buying fast food. But most people just don’t have the time. – Eric Schlosser
Fast food chains spend a large amount of marketing to get the attention of children. People form their eating habits as children so they try to nurture clients as youngsters. – Eric Schlosser
I’m all in favor of animal rights, but I’d like to see the food movement take a much stronger stand in defense of basic human rights. If you’re a vegan or a vegetarian, you should care about the people who are picking your fruits and vegetables by hand. – Eric Schlosser
The fear of murder has grown so enormous in the United States that it leaves a taint, like the mark of Cain, on everyone murder touches. – Eric Schlosser
By birth and upbringing, I think I’m emotionally resilient. I don’t feel like I’m a depressive person. – Eric Schlosser
I think it’s important that people know what they are eating and especially to know what their children are eating. – Eric Schlosser
The symptoms of food poisoning often don’t appear for days after the contaminated meal was eaten. As a result, most cases of food poisoning are never properly diagnosed. – Eric Schlosser
As a matter of fact, most cases of food poisoning are never linked back to their source. – Eric Schlosser
Hey, I used to eat at McDonald’s: I liked the taste of the food, especially the French fries. – Eric Schlosser
Like Hollywood movies, MTV and blue jeans, fast food has become one of America’s major cultural exports. – Eric Schlosser
I’m a huge supporter of animal rights – and I’ve been an outspoken critic of the cruelties routinely inflicted on livestock at factory farms. But it really bothers me that the mistreatment of pigs and chickens and cows seems to attract a lot more attention and spark a lot more outrage than the abuse of immigrant workers. – Eric Schlosser
McDonald’s revolutionized fast food. They introduced a way to eat food without knives, forks or plates. Most fast foods can be eaten while steering the wheel of a car and the restaurants are usually drive through. – Eric Schlosser
Fast food is popular because it’s convenient, it’s cheap, and it tastes good. But the real cost of eating fast food never appears on the menu. – Eric Schlosser
I really like hamburgers and French fries, and I don’t consider myself some kind of gourmand. – Eric Schlosser
By the way, I’m not a vegetarian. I have a lot of respect for people who are vegetarian for religious or ethical reasons. – Eric Schlosser
Different people, in good faith, can look at the same fact and interpret it differently. But that’s where an interesting conversation begins. – Eric Schlosser
Firstly, should we be selling and buying irradiated meat? I think that’s up to the consumer, ultimately. But the second point is, this irradiated meat should be clearly and unmistakably labeled as irradiated meat. – Eric Schlosser
