On Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:16:35 -0800, sf wrote:

>On Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:54:13 -0500, Michael Horowitz
> wrote:
>
>>Went to a local chain (GIANT) on the way home and picked up a pair of
>>lamb shanks. They came shrinkwrapped, just like a turkey.
>>Opened them up and the stench was overwhelming;
>>Right back to the store and without question my money was refunded.
>>Went back to the butcher and asked him about it. Yes, says he; other
>>customers have complained also; you have to let them air for about
>>:10 minutes.
>>
>>Is this guy full of baloney? - Mike
>
>I dunno. Did you try rinsing them? I always expect an off odor until
>I've rinsed off meat.

"off" odor is one thing - this was vile, like a backed up septic
system. - Mike