One of the oddest stories to come
galloping down the pike recently was the unfortunate plight of Walmart in
China. Seems one of their food items was adulterated with a foreign substance.
As the whole Chinese food chain issue has been a problem, this was particularly
vexing for Walmart, who sought to maintain a sterling American-style Upton
Sinclair food reputation.
The problem, as the news stories
put it, "Tainted Donkey Meat." Did you say Tainted Donkey Meat?
That's right, Walmart's ever popular "5 Spice Donkey Meat" was
contaminated with some other animal. Oh the horrors. To have your donkey
tainted!
The story said donkey meat is a
very popular snack in China. You haven't lived till you've had donkey jerky. Or
a donkey Slim Jim.
It gets better, or worse.
Authorities were able to determine what was spoiling that pure donkey flavor.
The Shandong Food and Drug administration -- Shandong is the local authority on
donkey -- determined from DNA analysis what the offending filler meat was.
Fox.
Fox? you ask, Why would they add
fox? My thoughts exactly. You'd think fox would be an even more exotic and
expensive meat. Why use a fox to stretch out your donkey? That's like stuffing
your chicken nuggets with pork loin.
And who first detected it?
"Honey, is it just me or does my donkey taste a little doggy."
"I didn't do anything to it.
And I don't think it's doggy dear, tastes a little like fox if you ask
me."
Speculation is, it wasn't hunted
fox. All official fingers point to roadkill. Which, if you need another reason,
is a good reminder to steer clear of meat products from China.
On the other hand, it would make a
great Jimi Hendrix song.
Foxy Donkey...
America, ya gotta love it.
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