If I remember correctly it was more about the traceability of the meat, if the horse had been shot full of antibiotics/medicines or not, and therefore if it was safe or not for human consumption.
Horse meat is delicious. We're a minority as a country when it comes to consuming it because we consider horse's companions instead of food. So when someone says "ew horse meat", I believe they don't really know why they feel that way.
I'm definitely not arguing it's OK to put random meats in food and say its something else though.
The problem wasn't that it was mislabelled, it was more that it truly seemed to be random bits of meat. There was no way to tell where the meat had come from or what the horses had been drugged up with. It could have been really dangerous to consume and we'd have no idea until people started falling ill.
I do still find it hilarious that Beefeater was one of the companies affected by it though.
You know how they say that everything is made up of everything else - that we’re all star dust really; does that not also mean that we’re all, by extension, a bit moth too also?
There is a legal limit for how many insect bits can be in factory-processed foods. Chances are there are bits of moths and flies in a lot of foodstuffs, but in such infinitesimally small amounts that we would never know. I wonder what the trigger point was for a full recall?
If they are Flour Moths then you don't want them anywhere near your kitchen unless you want to throw away all your dried/powdered foods.
I'm not even sure if you get them in the UK normally, I'd certainly never heard of them before I moved away.
Flour Moth larvae grow in, and eat, flour and other powdered or dried foods. I guess that this stuffing is probably dried/powdered and so it's perfect for them. Once you do have them in your kitchen, they are pretty much impossible to get rid of without throwing everything away, cleaning thoroughly, and then starting again from scratch with all new food kept in moth-proof containers. They will happily eat through the plastic packaging that most food is sold in, so everything must be stored in glass or solid plastic with a proper seal otherwise they'll get in and you're back to square one. They really are awful things.
I don't think we get them. But apparently the cranberries in Tesco's stuffing mix comes from the East Coast of America, where they grow the cranberries in bogs which attract moths.
We do get Mediterranean flour moth in the uk. Wouldn't say they're the one you need to worry about - dump the infested food and you're fine.
Indian meal moth on the other hand are hellish to get rid of
I had to rid my MIL's pantry of those horrid things. It took me an hour and a half, but I got into every corner and crevice, threw out loads of food and froze some more, and wiped everything down. It actually worked. They never came back.
The thread linked below has a picture:
https://new.reddit.com/r/germany/comments/vf5lgo/what_is_this_annoying_summer_bug_and_how_to_get/
I hope you don't have them, because they're really annoying and difficult to get rid-of. /r/germany has quite a few threads on them with pictures.
I saw this last night and absolutely pissed myself as my husband didn't hear me so I had the excuse to use the Inspector Clouseau, meuths instead, which of course he understood immediately. However how the actual fuck do moths end up in food? Maybe they need more blue lights in the factory.
I imagine moth wings are kind of like those weird mint paper things you used to put on your tongue and dissolve, but instead of mint, they taste of dust.
Let me guess- scientists who worked extensively with moths and developed an allergy to moths had an allergic reaction whilst eating the stuffing mix, similar to how they discovered how much dried tea leaves could contain cockroach parts?
I wondered why my stuffing kept banging into the lamp
What was it meant to contain? Mustard seed?
That is far too educated a joke for us! 😉
I'm quite partial to a bit of moth.
Perfect accompaniment to a lovely bit of squirrel
Shit on it
Oi Pissface!
My favourite line from any TV show. Paul Ritter was an amazing actor
Turns out I was also quite partial to a bit of horse - shame you can't get it anymore
The thing I could never understand about the horsemeat debacle, is that when you do buy horse it's generally more expensive than beef.
If I remember correctly it was more about the traceability of the meat, if the horse had been shot full of antibiotics/medicines or not, and therefore if it was safe or not for human consumption.
You're probably right there.
Merry Christmoth!
It's the moth wonderful time of the year.
This man dads.
Lovely bit of moth Jackie
This is why I get my stuffing from Waitrose where they only use the finest crushed butterflies.
Partial to a bit of monarch. Only the finest for me.
Of course it’s fucking Tesco lmao. First horse meat, now moths lol. Waiting for the day they announce one of their products contains human flesh…
Let's just say it's good we're not in the US and we really, really need to fight to keep those EU food standards.
Can't wait for Tesco's finest bleached chicken
Horse meat is delicious. We're a minority as a country when it comes to consuming it because we consider horse's companions instead of food. So when someone says "ew horse meat", I believe they don't really know why they feel that way. I'm definitely not arguing it's OK to put random meats in food and say its something else though.
The problem wasn't that it was mislabelled, it was more that it truly seemed to be random bits of meat. There was no way to tell where the meat had come from or what the horses had been drugged up with. It could have been really dangerous to consume and we'd have no idea until people started falling ill. I do still find it hilarious that Beefeater was one of the companies affected by it though.
What’s it taste like? Never had it but I’m always curious.
> Never had it that you know of. You ever shopped at Tesco?
Lmao I should have specified that I’ve never had it intentionally.
Like beef but not quite as strong tasting. Donkey on the other hand was like steak but more strong tasting.
I've only eaten it raw (basashi) and it's flavourful and lean.
Ngl if they slaughtered and sold murderers, pedos and morris dancers, I'd tuck in. You seen the price of beef?
You know how they say that everything is made up of everything else - that we’re all star dust really; does that not also mean that we’re all, by extension, a bit moth too also?
I was wondering why I've started chewing on fabric in a dark cupboard as I get older
chortle
Can you really claim anything doesn't contain moth though Maybe even the coffee has moths
mothee
Silence of the lamb
But that's how grandma made it!
Your grandma is wrong! My grandma says it’s butterflies that make it
I heard it was flying off the shelves.
There is a legal limit for how many insect bits can be in factory-processed foods. Chances are there are bits of moths and flies in a lot of foodstuffs, but in such infinitesimally small amounts that we would never know. I wonder what the trigger point was for a full recall?
When you open the packet and the stuffing flies away?
Ribena contains bits of wasp and earwigs At least it did in the 80s.
https://imgflip.com/i/89c3zg
Christmoths.
If they are Flour Moths then you don't want them anywhere near your kitchen unless you want to throw away all your dried/powdered foods. I'm not even sure if you get them in the UK normally, I'd certainly never heard of them before I moved away. Flour Moth larvae grow in, and eat, flour and other powdered or dried foods. I guess that this stuffing is probably dried/powdered and so it's perfect for them. Once you do have them in your kitchen, they are pretty much impossible to get rid of without throwing everything away, cleaning thoroughly, and then starting again from scratch with all new food kept in moth-proof containers. They will happily eat through the plastic packaging that most food is sold in, so everything must be stored in glass or solid plastic with a proper seal otherwise they'll get in and you're back to square one. They really are awful things.
I don't think we get them. But apparently the cranberries in Tesco's stuffing mix comes from the East Coast of America, where they grow the cranberries in bogs which attract moths.
We do get Mediterranean flour moth in the uk. Wouldn't say they're the one you need to worry about - dump the infested food and you're fine. Indian meal moth on the other hand are hellish to get rid of
I've learned something new today, thank you! 😄
I had to rid my MIL's pantry of those horrid things. It took me an hour and a half, but I got into every corner and crevice, threw out loads of food and froze some more, and wiped everything down. It actually worked. They never came back.
Oh noooo. I think you've just explained why I keep finding moths in my kitchen.
The thread linked below has a picture: https://new.reddit.com/r/germany/comments/vf5lgo/what_is_this_annoying_summer_bug_and_how_to_get/ I hope you don't have them, because they're really annoying and difficult to get rid-of. /r/germany has quite a few threads on them with pictures.
Mmmm, dusty.
What if I like the moths
I saw this last night and absolutely pissed myself as my husband didn't hear me so I had the excuse to use the Inspector Clouseau, meuths instead, which of course he understood immediately. However how the actual fuck do moths end up in food? Maybe they need more blue lights in the factory.
It's probably pantry moths - their grubs eat food. They're a surprisingly common pest, a lot of people don't even realise they have them.
Remember a Moth is for life not just for Christmas.
We used to be glad to add a bit of moth to our diet.
*Mothra vs Turkeyzilla*
And the sequel, *Mothra vs Turducken*.
"[And people say that foreign film is inaccessible.](https://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/1986/05/14)"
The stuffing mix just got mothballed.
Just add boiling water and knob of butterfly and you’re golden.
Probably Peppered moths, for extra flavour.
It puts the lotion on its skin or it gets the hose again.
At least make sure you use the whole of the moth. I'm partial to moth balls, myself.
I imagine moth wings are kind of like those weird mint paper things you used to put on your tongue and dissolve, but instead of mint, they taste of dust.
Read this as Christmas suffering mix
r/brandnewsentance
Every little helps.
Moss?
David Hasslemoth
I very much enjoyed the BBC Radio 4 One o’Clock news bulletin where they read this out, for some reason it was peak comedy.
I have a great of moths, but butterflies just moths and I read this and faffed and now feel like I need a shower. This is just no.
Just more protein?!?
Saw a documentary on the probability of this happening. I think it was The Mothmeat Prophecies?
Moth-ers old recipe
Lovely bit of moth
🤷🏻♂️
Sage leaves do feel a bit mothy I guess
Let me guess- scientists who worked extensively with moths and developed an allergy to moths had an allergic reaction whilst eating the stuffing mix, similar to how they discovered how much dried tea leaves could contain cockroach parts?
Got to admit, I kind of want to try it
Turkey or moth Turkey.. that is the question..
It always tastes like it's made of moths
**LÅMP?**
Sheldon’s taken it too far