Monday, March 20, 2006
Spam Musubi Ring Busted By F.B.I.
After an exhaustive 16 month undercover operation, 7 members of the "Spam Gang" have been arrested. Thru a complicated network of convenience stores across Oahu, investigators believe these 7 men profited heavily by reselling expired spam musubi. By replacing the stickers and writing it off as lost product, it's estimated this gang made millions of dollars in 2005 alone. The Department of Health is concerned about possible instances of food poisoning and is launching their own investigation.
Experts say spam musubi, a block of shaped rice with a slice of SPAM on it, is good for only one day. In the undercover operation, investigators found instances of spam musubi being sold up to six days after expiration.
Stores such as 7-11 and ABC Stores were also named as being part of this ongoing investigation. Corporate representatives declined to comment on the matter.
Hawai'i is the largest consumer of SPAM in the United States. Officials warn do not eat suspect spam musubi. Things to look for are hardened rice and discolored spam. If you feel you may have consumed bad spam musubi contact your doctor or health care professional immediately. The State Poison Control is working round the clock to answer any concerns.
Experts say spam musubi, a block of shaped rice with a slice of SPAM on it, is good for only one day. In the undercover operation, investigators found instances of spam musubi being sold up to six days after expiration.
Stores such as 7-11 and ABC Stores were also named as being part of this ongoing investigation. Corporate representatives declined to comment on the matter.
Hawai'i is the largest consumer of SPAM in the United States. Officials warn do not eat suspect spam musubi. Things to look for are hardened rice and discolored spam. If you feel you may have consumed bad spam musubi contact your doctor or health care professional immediately. The State Poison Control is working round the clock to answer any concerns.
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