"Polly Esther" > wrote in message
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> "Sqwertz" <>
>> This made me think of the can of Bela Sardines in cayenne olive oil I
>> had down in the pantry. Which has just now been consumed. Bela
>> Sardines kick the shit out of any other brand.
>>
>> -sw
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> Nobody's mentioned but there is a very good reason for washing a can
> before opening. It's not the dust and fluff in your own pantry but the
> real possibility that the grocer or before that shipper has treated them
> with rat poison and assorted other offenses to your delicate
> sensibilities. Hot water and soap are heaps cheaper than a trip to the
> emergency room or the claim of a 'virus going around'. Polly

Why would they treat a can with rat poison? And they do *not* want to be
poisoning rats. Rats that have been poisoned will go under a refrigerator
or freezer seeking the warmth and die. And then they'll stink.

We had tons of rats when I worked at K Mart. We did use traps. Never
poison.

There is the notion that rats or roaches could run over the cans. I suppose
that it true but probably not so likely. More likely at least in the case
of the rats that they'll be on the aisles with the candy or nuts or
crackers, cereal, etc.