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On Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 12:06:28 PM UTC-7, Paul M. Cook wrote:
> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Has anyone tried this organic brand? I have no clue where I bought this
> > bag and thankfully it was a small one.
> >
> > I took it out of the cupboard and immediately noticed two dark brown
> > things inside that were about the same size and shape as the rice but not
> > quite. At first I assumed that it was some stray grain of another kind or
> > something. But now. I picked them out, put them on a white paper plate
> > to view them better, then saw two more.
> >
> > I immediately ran to the computer and looked up images of mice turds.
> > Which these may well be. I really can't say for sure. But I also noticed
> > that the grains of rice didn't look very good. Some were more white than
> > others and some appeared to be broken. So, into the Biobag it went
> > because I didn't want to take any chances.
> >
> > The bag was totally sealed. No holes or anything. I must have been in a
> > hurry when I picked it up. But I don't think I will be trying this brand
> > again. Blech.

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> Could also be weavil larvae that dried out.
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