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Default The Five Second Rule

Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>
>> I worked with a guy who put himself through college working at
>> Wendy's (the
>> burger place). He told me any burgers that were burned or *fell on
>> the floor* went into the "chili pot". So, whatever you do, don't
>> order chili at
>> Wendy's.

>
> It may be possible that some particular store (or any place that makes
> chili) did, but I doubt it is done at every outlet. Certainly would
> not be condoned by corporate. Life is full of risks and eating out
> is one of them.


This is true but we're talking a man who is 48 now and Wendy's was still
fairly new in some areas. Just repeating what he said to me and I never
knew him to be a liar.