So recently it hit the news that Subway’s were using azodicarbonamide
in their bread rolls. Which as I understand it is a type of rubber.
What was concerning about
this, is the belief that it can cause asthma and skin complaints as well as
increasing the risk of cancer when used in cooked foods.
While Subway’s say they are
now ensuring this is removed from their rolls, there is little comfort , as it
can still be found in a lot of other processed foods.
Given the common occurrence
of this substance, I could have forgiven Subways for the mistake; however,
recent Subway choices have left me feeling alienated from the brand completely.
I have always enjoyed a good
Subway’s melts, but hearing that a large number of subway’s stores are banning
ham and Bacon from the menu, due to complaints from Muslims in the UK has left
me fuming.
Why must Brits suffer because
of the beliefs of a religious group who has chosen to reside here? In my
opinion if you move to another country, you should respect that countries culture
and beliefs. If you can’t do that, then don’t move here. It’s that simple.
Now that isn’t to say you cannot
have your religion or follow it, you can. Just don’t try to force it on the
rest of us, which is exactly what is happening with Subways right now.
It worries me that there is
already a strong distrust and hatred for Muslims in the UK and things like this
only increase that hatred. A company
trying to satisfy all its customers’ requirements is not, a bad thing, but
Subways is not doing this. It is satisfying only its Muslim customers. Surely
there is a way that both Muslims and Brits alike can be satisfied, where halal
meat can be sold as well as bacon.
Yes, I know that Muslims
worry about cross contamination and that not eating pork is incredibly
important to them, but there surely must be a way for Subway’s to make it work
in everyone’s favour. Perhaps a separate counter in their stores which only
serve Halal meat, with members of staff, who only work on that counter and
storage area’s specifically for the Halal meat.
I know this would result in
extra costs, but surely it would have less damage than the customer losses of
switching completely to Halal meat.
You only have to look on the internet
now to see that huge numbers of people are opening slating Subway’s for this
decision as well as making it clear that they will no longer be purchasing
Subway products and this is not just those based in the UK. People in other
countries not effected by the decision are also refusing to eat Subway’s, fully
aware that Subway’s could take steps to make this a reality in stores all over
the world, if they believe it to be successful here in the UK.
So what’s your opinion, is
this political correctness gone mad or a good decision by Subway’s? I’d love to
hear your thoughts.
Love and hugs
Joss xx
Joss xx
