On 10/31/2015 1:24 AM, Mark Thorson wrote:
> Kalmia wrote:
>>
>> Someone claims that the rotiss is cheaper than buying a raw bird and roasting it.
>
> Yes, because that's how supermarkets recycle
> the birds near their expiration date (after
> a few rounds of repackaging with a new date).
> They are often flavored to help cover this up.
> They are generally safe to eat, so if you like
> them go ahead and buy them.

I've heard that story often, but I doubt it is true. The sheer number
of rotis birds outnumbers the fresh ones in the meat case. I've watched
them filling up the machine with Perdu birds of a consistent size.