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I didn't know about Winco. Thanks for the info. I have one of those stores in my area and will be checking it out to see what they have.
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I didn't know about Winco. Thanks for the info. I have one of those stores in my area and will be checking it out to see what they have.
Personally, I would not buy ANY food item that is marked "made in China" or "distributed in the USA". ("Distributed in" is NOT the same as "made in the USA".) Many generic store brand food products are labeled, this way. Canned veggies, fruit juices, etc., etc. And I bet there is PLENTY of these generic food items in that "emergency food section" on the discount store websites.
The reason for my decision? Because I know someone, who spent years working and living in China. And, he told me that the Chinese routinely store food items in large vats, before packaging the stuff in cans or other packaging for shipment to other countries. These vats are NEVER washed or cleaned. And, food products are often stored in vats that have been used for other non-food substances.
And, yes, this type of storage is illegal in China. But, food manufacturers don't care. They just pay the fines for doing this and go right on doing the same thing. (No wonder they exported toxic pet food. Heaven knows what is in the food they export to the USA for human consumption.)
It would just be the ultimate irony.....if I survived a major catastrophic event and then got sick from eating contaminated generic food products. Not a chance that I am willing to take.
The reason for my decision? Because I know someone, who spent years working and living in China. And, he told me that the Chinese routinely store food items in large vats, before packaging the stuff in cans or other packaging for shipment to other countries. These vats are NEVER washed or cleaned. And, food products are often stored in vats that have been used for other non-food substances.
And, yes, this type of storage is illegal in China. But, food manufacturers don't care. They just pay the fines for doing this and go right on doing the same thing. (No wonder they exported toxic pet food. Heaven knows what is in the food they export to the USA for human consumption.)
It would just be the ultimate irony.....if I survived a major catastrophic event and then got sick from eating contaminated generic food products. Not a chance that I am willing to take.
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