Big Lots Foods Warning - Bugs in preps!

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   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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nwprepper Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List V.I.P. Member Joined: August 01 2006 Status: Offline Points: 78	Post Options Post Reply Quote nwprepper Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Big Lots Foods Warning - Bugs in preps! 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!

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 01 2007 at 12:54am
	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

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 07 2007 at 3:03pm
	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.

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January 08 2007 at 4:09am
	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.