Grills
to Sizzle Over Holiday Weekend
Hamburgers and Hot Dogs Top List of Most Popular Grilling
Items Heading into Memorial Day Weekend
WASHINGTON, May 26 /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend as Americans
fire their grills to celebrate Memorial Day and the unofficial
start of summer, consumers will make hot dogs and hamburgers the
sizzling centerpieces, according to new poll data released by
the American Meat Institute (AMI) and the National Hot Dog &
Sausage Council (NHDSC).
According to the poll, hamburgers grabbed the top spot with
43 percent of the vote. Hot dogs pulled in a fairly close second
at 34 percent. Other popular items included chicken (31 percent)
and ribs (28 percent).
"Throughout the years, hamburgers and hot dogs have maintained
their 'rolls' as great American foods," according to Janet
Riley, senior vice president of public affairs and professional
development for AMI and president of the NHDSC. "Not only
are they delicious and nutritious, they are cultural icons."
The polling was completed May 22-24, 2007, by Opinion Dynamics
Corporation, which conducted telephone interviews with 1,000 consumers.
For more fun facts, like hot dog eating etiquette, visit www.hot-dog.org.
For food safety tips, go to www.meatsafety.org.
AMI is the nation's oldest and largest meat and poultry trade
association, and was founded in 1906. AMI's members produce 95
percent of the beef, pork, lamb and veal products and about 70
percent of the turkey products in the US.
Established in 1994, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council
conducts scientific research to benefit hot dog and sausage manufacturers.
The Council also serves as an information resource to consumers
and media on issues related to quality, safety, nutrition and
preparation of hot dogs and sausages. July 2007 marks the 50th
anniversary of the Council's annual National Hot Dog Month. As
part of the celebration, the Council also sponsors National Hot
Dog Day, celebrated on July 18, 2007
Source: American Meat Institute and National Hot Dog &
Sausage Council
CONTACT: Patrick Wilson, pwilson@meatami.com, +1-202-587-4221,
or Janet
Web site: http://www.meatsafety.org/
http://www.hot-dog.org/
http://www.meatami.com/
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