In article >, "Pico Rico" >
wrote:

> "Malcom "Mal" Reynolds" > wrote in message
> ...
> > In article >, Mark Thorson >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> Malcom \"Mal\" Reynolds wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Bumble Bee Foods spokesman Pat Menke expressed condolences to Melena's
> >> > family in
> >> > a written statement. Menke says operations at the canning facility will
> >> > be
> >> > suspended until Monday.
> >>
> >> It's a canning facility, so they must be referring
> >> to a retort. These are giant pressure cookers used
> >> to sterilize the cans. Raw tuna is sealed in the cans
> >> which are then cooked and sterilized in the retort.
> >> A retort will be large enough for a few carts full
> >> of cans, so it's big enough to walk into if you're
> >> hunched over. It's hard to imagine nobody would
> >> notice if a body was in there before you close the
> >> door, because you wouldn't be able to fit all the
> >> carts in.
> >>
> >> Note that the body would have no contact with the
> >> food from this plant because the cans are sealed
> >> before they get to the retort.
> >
> > that in no way will calm julies concern over tuna fish
>
> In fact, now she will be afraid of any steamed foods.

more likely any canned foods