Is Pet Food Hazardous To Humans?

"AZ Nomad" wrote in message
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Yesterday I was at my local Wal-Mart buying a large bag of Purina dog
chow for my loyal pet, Sheriff, the Wonder Dog and was in the
checkout line when a woman behind me asked if I had a dog.

What did she think I had, an elephant? So since I'm retired and have
little to do, on impulse I told her that no, I didn't have a dog, I
was starting the Purina Diet again.

Old but stupid joke

Jill

Yesterday I was at my local Wal-Mart buying a large bag of Purina dog
chow for my loyal pet, Sheriff, the Wonder Dog and was in the
checkout line when a woman behind me asked if I had a dog.

What did she think I had, an elephant? So since I'm retired and have
little to do, on impulse I told her that no, I didn't have a dog, I
was starting the Purina Diet again. I added that I probably
shouldn't, because I ended up in the hospital last time, but that I'd
lost 50 pounds before I awakened in an intensive care ward with tubes
coming out of most of my orifices and IVs in both arms.

I told her that it was essentially a perfect diet and that the way
that it works is to load your pants pockets with Purina nuggets and
simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry. The food is
nutritionally complete so it works well and I was going to try it
again. (I have to mention here that practically everyone in line was
now enthralled with my story.)

Horrified, she asked if I ended up in intensive care because the dog
food poisoned me. I told her no, I stepped off a curb to sniff an
Irish Setter's ass and a car hit us both.

I thought the guy behind her was going to have a heart attack he was
laughing so hard.

Wal-Mart won't let me shop there anymore.

"Will in New Haven" wrote in message
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On Feb 18, 4:48 pm, "Christina Websell"
wrote:
"Will in New Haven" wrote in
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On Feb 18, 3:32 pm, "Granby" wrote:

Ignore this, Has been on several groups. PLONK

Why would it matter to this thing whether the dog food could hurt a human?
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If anyone is interested, I live not too far from where Whiskas and other
brands are produced and I know that people are employed to taste it.
It's not something I'd like to do, but hey, I might consider it if I had
no
other way to make a living.
How many of you would test cat food to earn if you were out of work and
desperately needed the money?

Has robbing gas-stations been made illegal in this scenario?

Oh, it always WAS? My bad.

g
When there are not many jobs to have, eating dog and cat food to test it can
be a way to bring money in.
There is nothing in it that is harmful.

On Feb 18, 2:48*pm, "Christina Websell"
wrote:
"Will in New Haven" wrote in ...
On Feb 18, 3:32 pm, "Granby" wrote:

Ignore this, Has been on several groups. PLONK

Why would it matter to this thing whether the dog food could hurt a human?
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If anyone is interested, *I live not too far from where Whiskas and other
brands are produced and I know that people are employed to taste it.
It's not something I'd like to do, but hey, I might consider it if I had no
other way to make a living.
How many of you would test cat food to earn *if you were out of work and
desperately needed the money?

When I worked at the local Social Services, there was the sweetest guy
who would come in for his food stamps (back when they were actual
'coupons' in a booklet), when I used to actually issue the stamps,
before becoming the worker to establish eligibility for them.

He always complained that he couldn't get the Alpo beef chunks dog
food. When he had cash, he'd make some rice and mix in the dog food.
He didn't have a dog, he said it was good. I can't imagine that,
because the smell is horrendous, but he always seemed very healthy.

Dry pet food? I might try that, but not the wet stuff. The smell is
too bad.

"Smokie Darling (Annie)" wrote in message
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On Feb 18, 2:48 pm, "Christina Websell"
wrote:
"Will in New Haven" wrote in
...
On Feb 18, 3:32 pm, "Granby" wrote:

Ignore this, Has been on several groups. PLONK

Why would it matter to this thing whether the dog food could hurt a
human?
----------
If anyone is interested, I live not too far from where Whiskas and
other
brands are produced and I know that people are employed to taste it.
It's not something I'd like to do, but hey, I might consider it if I
had no
other way to make a living.
How many of you would test cat food to earn if you were out of work
and
desperately needed the money?

When I worked at the local Social Services, there was the sweetest guy
who would come in for his food stamps (back when they were actual
'coupons' in a booklet), when I used to actually issue the stamps,
before becoming the worker to establish eligibility for them.

He always complained that he couldn't get the Alpo beef chunks dog
food. When he had cash, he'd make some rice and mix in the dog food.
He didn't have a dog, he said it was good. I can't imagine that,
because the smell is horrendous, but he always seemed very healthy.

Dry pet food? I might try that, but not the wet stuff. The smell is
too bad.

**************

The Beniful wet dog food I buy as treats for Kayla smells as good as a
lot of the food we eat. Costs as much too. I paid over $2.00 for a
10 oz container a few days ago. Yes PETCO is overpriced but she likes
lamb and the cheaper stores don't carry that flavor.

Jo

On Feb 18, 4:26*pm, "Jofirey" wrote:
"Smokie Darling (Annie)" wrote in ...


When I worked at the local Social Services, there was the sweetest guy
who would come in for his food stamps (back when they were actual
'coupons' in a booklet), when I used to actually issue the stamps,
before becoming the worker to establish eligibility for them.

He always complained that he couldn't get the Alpo beef chunks dog
food. *When he had cash, he'd make some rice and mix in the dog food.
He didn't have a dog, he said it was good. *I can't imagine that,
because the smell is horrendous, but he always seemed very healthy.

Dry pet food? *I might try that, but not the wet stuff. *The smell is
too bad.

**************

The Beniful wet dog food I buy as treats for Kayla smells as good as a
lot of the food we eat. *Costs as much too. *I paid over $2.00 for a
10 oz container a few days ago. *Yes PETCO is overpriced but she likes
lamb and the cheaper stores don't carry that flavor.

Jo

Shelby won't eat most wet dog food. She'll be convinced to eat small
portions of Mighty Dog mixed with her diabetic dry food. We've tried
Beneful (all the flavors), Iams, Science Diet, Alpo, everything. She
won't touch 'em. She doesn't like 'real' lamb either, buy chicken?
In fact, canned white meat chicken will get her to eat all her dry
food, like the vet orders. Just a spoonful, chopped up, mixed in.

SD (Annie) - yes, she's spoiled rotten

On Feb 18, 2:07*pm, "jmcquown" wrote:
"MLB" wrote in message

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Guillaume Ier de Normandie wrote:
cases of Iams dog food left. Times being as they are, food is a little
scarce as of late.

It is good for TROLLS!

(cross-posting snipped)

This is a marvellous recipe for quiche, by Jeff Smith ('The Frugal Gourmet')

1 small white onion, chopped
3 Tbs. vegetable oil (I use butter)
1 pkg. (9 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dill weed
4-5 oz. Feta cheese, crumbled
4 oz. cottage cheese
3 large eggs, beaten
1 c. half and half
1 (9-inch) deep dish pie shell

Thaw spinach and press in a collander [I use one of those collapsible
collanders] and drain very well. *Chop onion and saute in the oil about 5
minutes. *Add spinach and continue cooking, stirring often until all liquid
is gone. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in remaining ingredients. Pour
into unbaked pie crust and bake at 375 degrees farenheit for 30 to 35
minutes or until knife inserted into center comes out clean.

Jill

Ooh, ooh, ooh... I've wanted to share this one. I tried it
yesterday, and it is rather yummy.

Crock pot recipe (slow cooker)

2 15 ounce cans whole kernel corn (drained)
1 15 ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 16 ounce bottle chunky salsa (slightly drained)
6 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
8 ounce bag shredded cheddar (medium or sharp)

Combine corn, black beans, and 1/4 cup of salsa in slow cooker. Place
chicken over the corn/bean mixture, pour the remainder of the salsa.
Put lid on the crock pot (don't remove the lid until near the end, it
adds 10 to 15 minutes to the cooking time). Cook on high for 3 to 4
hours, or low for 7 to 8 hours. When juices run clear, the chicken is
finished, top with shredded cheese, allow to melt (about 5 minutes).

Easy, tasty, filling.

"Smokie Darling (Annie)" wrote in message
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On Feb 18, 2:07 pm, "jmcquown" wrote:
"MLB" wrote in message

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Guillaume Ier de Normandie wrote:
cases of Iams dog food left. Times being as they are, food is a little
scarce as of late.

It is good for TROLLS!

(cross-posting snipped)

This is a marvellous recipe for quiche, by Jeff Smith ('The Frugal
Gourmet')

1 small white onion, chopped
3 Tbs. vegetable oil (I use butter)
1 pkg. (9 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dill weed
4-5 oz. Feta cheese, crumbled
4 oz. cottage cheese
3 large eggs, beaten
1 c. half and half
1 (9-inch) deep dish pie shell

Thaw spinach and press in a collander [I use one of those collapsible
collanders] and drain very well. Chop onion and saute in the oil about 5
minutes. Add spinach and continue cooking, stirring often until all liquid
is gone. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in remaining ingredients. Pour
into unbaked pie crust and bake at 375 degrees farenheit for 30 to 35
minutes or until knife inserted into center comes out clean.

Jill

Ooh, ooh, ooh... I've wanted to share this one. I tried it
yesterday, and it is rather yummy.

Crock pot recipe (slow cooker)

2 15 ounce cans whole kernel corn (drained)
1 15 ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 16 ounce bottle chunky salsa (slightly drained)
6 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
8 ounce bag shredded cheddar (medium or sharp)

Combine corn, black beans, and 1/4 cup of salsa in slow cooker. Place
chicken over the corn/bean mixture, pour the remainder of the salsa.
Put lid on the crock pot (don't remove the lid until near the end, it
adds 10 to 15 minutes to the cooking time). Cook on high for 3 to 4
hours, or low for 7 to 8 hours. When juices run clear, the chicken is
finished, top with shredded cheese, allow to melt (about 5 minutes).

Easy, tasty, filling.



Oooh, I wish I could eat this! Alas, I'm supposed to avoid corn. Sounds
delicious!

Jill

On Feb 18, 5:24*pm, "jmcquown" wrote:
"Smokie Darling (Annie)" wrote in ...
On Feb 18, 2:07 pm, "jmcquown" wrote:





"MLB" wrote in message

...

Guillaume Ier de Normandie wrote:
cases of Iams dog food left. Times being as they are, food is a little
scarce as of late.

It is good for TROLLS!

(cross-posting snipped)

This is a marvellous recipe for quiche, by Jeff Smith ('The Frugal
Gourmet')

1 small white onion, chopped
3 Tbs. vegetable oil (I use butter)
1 pkg. (9 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dill weed
4-5 oz. Feta cheese, crumbled
4 oz. cottage cheese
3 large eggs, beaten
1 c. half and half
1 (9-inch) deep dish pie shell

Thaw spinach and press in a collander [I use one of those collapsible
collanders] and drain very well. Chop onion and saute in the oil about 5
minutes. Add spinach and continue cooking, stirring often until all liquid
is gone. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in remaining ingredients. Pour
into unbaked pie crust and bake at 375 degrees farenheit for 30 to 35
minutes or until knife inserted into center comes out clean.

Jill

Ooh, ooh, ooh... *I've wanted to share this one. *I tried it
yesterday, and it is rather yummy.

Crock pot recipe (slow cooker)

2 15 ounce cans whole kernel corn (drained)
1 15 ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 16 ounce bottle chunky salsa (slightly drained)
6 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
8 ounce bag shredded cheddar (medium or sharp)

Combine corn, black beans, and 1/4 cup of salsa in slow cooker. *Place
chicken over the corn/bean mixture, pour the remainder of the salsa.
Put lid on the crock pot (don't remove the lid until near the end, it
adds 10 to 15 minutes to the cooking time). *Cook on high for 3 to 4
hours, or low for 7 to 8 hours. *When juices run clear, the chicken is
finished, top with shredded cheese, allow to melt (about 5 minutes).

Easy, tasty, filling.

Oooh, I wish I could eat this! *Alas, I'm supposed to avoid corn. *Sounds
delicious!

Jill

Well, you make it with black beans (can you eat beans?) and two cans
pinto beans (drained and rinsed). Oooh, that sounds good, *I* may
have to try that. I don't eat corn often, but I like it occasionally.

"Jofirey" wrote in message
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"Smokie Darling (Annie)" wrote in message
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On Feb 18, 2:48 pm, "Christina Websell"
wrote:
"Will in New Haven" wrote in
...
On Feb 18, 3:32 pm, "Granby" wrote:

Ignore this, Has been on several groups. PLONK

Why would it matter to this thing whether the dog food could hurt a
human?
----------
If anyone is interested, I live not too far from where Whiskas and other
brands are produced and I know that people are employed to taste it.
It's not something I'd like to do, but hey, I might consider it if I had
no
other way to make a living.
How many of you would test cat food to earn if you were out of work and
desperately needed the money?

When I worked at the local Social Services, there was the sweetest guy
who would come in for his food stamps (back when they were actual
'coupons' in a booklet), when I used to actually issue the stamps,
before becoming the worker to establish eligibility for them.

He always complained that he couldn't get the Alpo beef chunks dog
food. When he had cash, he'd make some rice and mix in the dog food.
He didn't have a dog, he said it was good. I can't imagine that,
because the smell is horrendous, but he always seemed very healthy.

Dry pet food? I might try that, but not the wet stuff. The smell is
too bad.

**************

The Beniful wet dog food I buy as treats for Kayla smells as good as a lot
of the food we eat. Costs as much too. I paid over $2.00 for a 10 oz
container a few days ago. Yes PETCO is overpriced but she likes lamb and
the cheaper stores don't carry that flavor.


But would you eat it, for a job?

Tweed