On Feb 5, 2:54�pm, Michael Horowitz wrote:

> They [lamb shanks] came shrinkwrapped, just like
> a turkey. Opened them up and the stench was
> overwhelming;

I have had that experience with meat, particularly
pork, sold in cryovac packaging. I rinse the meat
and pat dry. The smell goes away in a few minutes.

There are occasional threads on thie subject in
this group.