Mcdonalds

[Reef Pilot]

Originally Posted by globaldesigns

I actually just called Costco, and YES... They do have a special needler machine for tenderizing. At least they don't hide that fact, and I guess needling is quite common now, unless you deal with a smaller butcher. But maybe they also perform this practice also. I just don't know.

No biggie, but you learn something everyday. Costco, IMO still has the best grades (AAA+) at comparable pricing to others at AA grade or lower. I have never gotten a bad piece of any meat from them (chicken, pork or beef).

In regards to date changing or repackaging, as you stated not illegal... But IMO just unethical. Not to keep promoting Costco, but another benefit is that they rotate stock so fast, they don't need to do that. Another bonus I guess.

And yes, I eat on occasion at MickeyD's, ChezRonaldo's, Wendy's Wet and Juicy (HEHE ), not often, but give the kids the odd treat. The real issue I guess with today's lifestyle or eating habits, is try to make a burger for $1.39 (McD's McDouble, or Jr. Chicken)... Sorry, sometimes it is easier, quicker and cheaper to go fast food, than cook your own fast food.

And to be clear, I am not knocking Costco either. I was just making the point, that most people are not really aware of many of the tricks of the trade when they buy their meat. Meat "gluing" is not the only practice that might surprise some people.

Actually, I have the highest respect for Costco as a retailer and business. Sad to say, but IMO they are much better run than most large Cdn retailers. And you're right about high turnover on their inventory. That does often mean better food quality at the counter.

And same with McDonald's. You don't become the best stock performer on the Big Board (Dow Jones), without doing a lot of things right. They are truly a first class business.
http://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au...011-23731.html

I really should stop now... But if you knew how chickens were raised and sold, you might think twice about eating them. The best way to find out is if you know someone in the Fraser Valley that has a large chicken farm, and get him to take you on a tour. And ask him how long a chicken goes from hatching to being sold to the meat plant. And what and how they feed them to make that happen.

[globaldesigns]

Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

And to be clear, I am not knocking Costco either. I was just making the point, that most people are not really aware of many of the tricks of the trade when they buy their meat. Meat "gluing" is not the only practice that might surprise some people.

Actually, I have the highest respect for Costco as a retailer and business. Sad to say, but IMO they are much better run than most large Cdn retailers. And you're right about high turnover on their inventory. That does often mean better food quality at the counter.

And same with McDonald's. You don't become the best stock performer on the Big Board (Dow Jones), without doing a lot of things right. They are truly a first class business.
http://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au...011-23731.html

I really should stop now... But if you knew how chickens were raised and sold, you might think twice about eating them. The best way to find out is if you know someone in the Fraser Valley that has a large chicken farm, and get him to take you on a tour. And ask him how long a chicken goes from hatching to being sold to the meat plant. And what and how they feed them to make that happen.

Chickens, actually I do... That is real disgusting, disturbing, and for many it may turn them off eating them also (as you stated). So you are right, lets not go there.

[kien]

I've been eating at McDs all my life and my body seems to be holding it together..

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by kien

my body seems to be holding it together..

MEAT GLUE.

[intarsiabox]

Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

I really should stop now... But if you knew how chickens were raised and sold, you might think twice about eating them. The best way to find out is if you know someone in the Fraser Valley that has a large chicken farm, and get him to take you on a tour. And ask him how long a chicken goes from hatching to being sold to the meat plant. And what and how they feed them to make that happen.

Yeah, I've heard about those poor headless chickens raised in 2 weeks for KFC, but I just can't stop eating them! JK, however I did have to repair a lot of machinery at the UofA farm and those chickens have a miserable short life. I can't remember the exact length of time but around every two months goverment inspectors would have the entire chicken herd destroyed to prevent disease from entering the chicken breeding strains.

A buddy of mine worked at a rendering plant for about 2 days and won't eat another hotdog in his life. Myself, I may know better but as long as it tastes good I still eat everything that I like without reflecting on it's origins. So far I'm not too fat (my opinion) and have lower cholesterol than my veggie pushing wife.

[lastlight]

Louis ck had a hilarious bit on eating animals. It boiled down to him thinking it was wrong but in the end he didn't care that he thought it was wrong lol. I was darn near vegan for a year and a half and was all over that PETA stuff. I snapped one night, ate a huge box of dry ribs and am living happily ever after.

[The Grizz]

I don't really care about food contents anymore, I eat what I like & what makes my tummy happy so it's at least 2 dbl Macs & fries a month ( some times more depending on where I am working.

[lastlight]

my gf and I had McDonald's after seeing supersize me in theatres lol.

[intarsiabox]

Originally Posted by lastlight

my gf and I had McDonald's after seeing supersize me in theatres lol.

Why not, the guy did admit the food tasted great!

[Funky_Fish14]

Originally Posted by lastlight

....and was all over that PETA stuff....

People eating tastey animals.




I dont understand the not eating animal products/meat thing. Our ancestors... 30...40...50 thousand years ago... ate meat. They forever did, and we still do. Our bodies and digestive systems are designed for it. Full vegan... I cant see that being easy on one's body. (That is not a poke at anyone that has or is). I just dont understand it 'scientifically'.

Cheers,
Chris