The legislature is considering a regulation prohibiting the consumption of alfalfa sprouts. Most recent outbreaks of E. coli have been attributed to alfalfa sprouts. While the sprouts may seem healthy, they are likely to harbor bacteria and are one of the biggest contributors to mass food borne illness outbreaks. Continuing to allow people to consume such a dangerous product is too risky for public health, and the legislature must act to protect the public.
The argument proceeds by presenting evidence that
A)There is enough cause for concern about the safety of alfalfa sprouts to justify the regulation.
B)Alfalfa sprouts are the most dangerous food to eat.
C)Outbreaks of E. coil can only be stopped by banning the consumption of alfalfa sprouts.
D)Food borne illnesses are one of the biggest public health problems in the country.
E)Recent E. coli outbreaks were very dangerous.

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The argument proceeds by presenting evidence that there is enough cause for concern about the safety of alfalfa sprouts to justify the regulation. It does not claim that E. coli is the biggest or worst problem facing the public, or that dire consequences will happen without regulation, but does give evidence to show that the concern is great enough to warrant passing the regulation.

The Legislature Is Considering a Regulation Prohibiting the Consumption of Alfalfa