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Genius,
My guess is somehow it saves the food companies money. Maybe the beetles are cheaper than vegetable coloring. This old sad world is motivated by money.
posted by
songbirdshafer
on February 1, 2006 at 5:30 PM
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Bunny,
We really do need to spread the word. I'm going to watch the news for updates.
posted by
songbirdshafer
on February 1, 2006 at 5:29 PM
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ms bradrock,
You betcha! Let's assemble an army!
posted by
songbirdshafer
on February 1, 2006 at 5:26 PM
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fionajean,
I realize other cultures eat these sort of things; we should, however, be warned on the labels so we can make the decision whether to ingest the beetles.
posted by
songbirdshafer
on February 1, 2006 at 5:25 PM
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Taps,
Sounds like a good excuse to me! Go for it!
posted by
songbirdshafer
on February 1, 2006 at 5:23 PM
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why?
how do people sleep at night knowing that they just sold someone bugs? Who even thought to add bugs to food? It just doesn't make any sense.
posted by
_the_staggering_genius_
on February 1, 2006 at 1:29 PM
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From Bunny
When I read this, the first thing I did is check it out on Snopes, and it's true!
I am of two minds about this. Okay, three:
1. I am totally angry that this is not clearly marked on labels. People with health problems need to have clear labels. So do people who avoid animal products for whatever reason.
2. I am not totally grossed out about it. My own diet is so restricted due to health problems that I am interested in any new food I can eat, and bugs and worms don't disgust me. Unfortunately I never seem to get the chance to try any exotic new animals because they all seemed to be covered in chocolate, which I definitely cannot have.
3. It sounds like they have very poor quality control, if poisonous eggs are getting in there!
I'm glad you posted this; I'm going to warn my friends.
posted by
Bunny
on February 1, 2006 at 7:45 AM
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Go get 'um, Songbird!
posted by
ms_bradrock
on February 1, 2006 at 1:08 AM
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Hi,
You know, beetles are a delicacy in some parts of the world. But that is totally gross. Maybe there's something to be said for growing your own veggies, etc and buying natural food.
posted by
fionajean
on February 1, 2006 at 1:01 AM
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songbirdshafer, Do you suppose that might be what has made me
gain some weight this winter too? I need to blame it on something.
posted by
TAPS.
on January 31, 2006 at 11:49 PM
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ms bradrock,
The thing about the beetles gets me more worked up than the beer chicken because it's maliciously done, absolutely intentional, and it's been happening under our noses without us having a clue.
I really think I will rattle my Congressional Rep's cage and bring it to his attention. We all deserve accurate food labels.
posted by
songbirdshafer
on January 31, 2006 at 11:46 PM
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Songbird,
I am glad that you keep us posted on all of this unhealthy and dangerous information. Aluminum, bugs...What next! Thanks again for sharing...
posted by
ms_bradrock
on January 31, 2006 at 10:19 PM
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poet,
Couldn't agree more; also, how about UGH, GEE-YUCK, BLEAH, BARF...
posted by
songbirdshafer
on January 31, 2006 at 10:19 PM
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You're welcome, Whacky
posted by
songbirdshafer
on January 31, 2006 at 10:17 PM
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Anthony,
You're welcome. I almost couldn't believe it when I heard about the beetles, then someone sent me the link on the story.
posted by
songbirdshafer
on January 31, 2006 at 10:16 PM
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yuckyyyyyyyy
posted by
poetjpb
on January 31, 2006 at 5:18 PM
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Yuck! Thanks for the warning!
posted by
Whacky
on January 31, 2006 at 1:15 PM
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Songbirdshafer
Thanks for this tip, how disgusting eh luv?
posted by
WileyJohn
on January 31, 2006 at 10:00 AM
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