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Posted: December 30 2006 at 4:16pm |
Bought brown rice at Big Lots and it was infested with white worms.
Unfortunately before they appeared I was out of mylar bags so had put it and a bunch of bulk foods from winco temporarily in a plastic tub with an airtight lid until my new shipment of bags arrived. Opened it back up after about 2 weeks (procrastinated), and the whole tub was crawling with white worm/grubs. It was totally disgusting. So glad I didn't just stick the rice in my cupboards - ugh! Be sure to freeze everything right away to kill eggs of any creepy crawlies! |
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I'd also be watchful of treats from the Christmastree shop if you have one nearby. Over the Holiday, I bought several "Christmas tree log cakes" or yuletide log cakes, and AFTER I served them (THE NEXT DAY), we found MOLD in the middle -- looked like spider webs Some of the kids had already eaten it (I COULD HAVE DIED) Good God, not only was I horrified and embarrassed, I was SO FURIOUS!! Then I recalled buying cheese there which had expired. Really watch this supplier folks
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Here another no no
I kept minute rice and boxed pasta downstairs in basement. The pasta is all moldy. Keep anything that can get air in it our of basements. I have a dehumitifier and still moldy pasta...
It was a hugh waste of my money.
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What a SHAME, Happy. Have you tried those moisture busters which come in plastic tubs? Do you have a vacuum sealer? I've used it pretty successfully with rice. I've also sealed precooked rice and just popped it in boing water to heat (don't poke holes)--worked beautifully and no mess. I haven't thought about using it for pasta but will try that 2. Keep your chin up and try to feel fortunate for it as a learning experience. Atleast you found it before you really needed to rely on it in the face of having nothing else. Take care,
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Thankful Im just storing food that can get moisture in them upstair in the closets. I refuse to lose more food.
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Rice pasta and beans fit well in mason jars to keep them dry.
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carol,
i use canning jars to store beans, pasta and rice. i wash them. i then bake them in the oven at about 200 degrees for about an hour. this way they will be dry when i put the food in.
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