Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 > > *Microwave Mystery Raises Questions for Local Couple " > > TOTTENHAM, ONTARIO - Mysterious buzzing noises and flashing lights coming from their microwave have caused local couple Jacquie & Marc vonHunnius to question the safety of certain supermarket store brand margarine. > > Last Friday night, Mrs vonHunnius, 31, decided to make popcorn. She popped a bag of corn in her 3-year-old microwave, then after taking it out began to heat up some IGA 'Smart Choice' margarine. " I put the margarine in an old mixing cup, " she said. " The same mixing cup I've heated things in for years. " As she stepped away from the microwave, it began making loud buzzing noises and emitting sporadic flashes of bright light, she said. She immediately stopped the device, unplugged it from the wall, and put 'Do Not Use' signs on it. > > The next day, Mr vonHunnius, a 33-year-old millwright, used the microwave to make eggs with no adverse effects. The couple decided there *must* have been some sort of metal in the microwave that Mrs vonHunnius did not notice. > > On Monday evening after work, Mr vonHunnius made some more popcorn, then began to heat up margarine in the microwave, this time using an earthenware bowl. " Just like I always do, " he said, shaking his head. Moments later, the microwave began buzzing loudly and spitting out flashes of white hot light. > > The couple is mystified. Mrs vonHunnius stated the only thing they can think of: " If it's not the containers, and there are no mysterious bits of metal around that only appear when making popcorn, then WHAT THE HELL IS IN THAT MARGARINE? " > > Mr and Mrs vonHunnius state that they will never buy that brand of margarine again, but are undecided as to whether they will pursue the matter with the grocery chain. > > > > -by Jackie vanBunnius, 'The vonHunnius News' > Jacquie you crack me up! But yea, what the hell was in that margarine! Kerri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 > > *Microwave Mystery Raises Questions for Local Couple " > > TOTTENHAM, ONTARIO - Mysterious buzzing noises and flashing lights coming from their microwave have caused local couple Jacquie & Marc vonHunnius to question the safety of certain supermarket store brand margarine. > > Last Friday night, Mrs vonHunnius, 31, decided to make popcorn. She popped a bag of corn in her 3-year-old microwave, then after taking it out began to heat up some IGA 'Smart Choice' margarine. " I put the margarine in an old mixing cup, " she said. " The same mixing cup I've heated things in for years. " As she stepped away from the microwave, it began making loud buzzing noises and emitting sporadic flashes of bright light, she said. She immediately stopped the device, unplugged it from the wall, and put 'Do Not Use' signs on it. > > The next day, Mr vonHunnius, a 33-year-old millwright, used the microwave to make eggs with no adverse effects. The couple decided there *must* have been some sort of metal in the microwave that Mrs vonHunnius did not notice. > > On Monday evening after work, Mr vonHunnius made some more popcorn, then began to heat up margarine in the microwave, this time using an earthenware bowl. " Just like I always do, " he said, shaking his head. Moments later, the microwave began buzzing loudly and spitting out flashes of white hot light. > > The couple is mystified. Mrs vonHunnius stated the only thing they can think of: " If it's not the containers, and there are no mysterious bits of metal around that only appear when making popcorn, then WHAT THE HELL IS IN THAT MARGARINE? " > > Mr and Mrs vonHunnius state that they will never buy that brand of margarine again, but are undecided as to whether they will pursue the matter with the grocery chain. > > > > -by Jackie vanBunnius, 'The vonHunnius News' > Jacquie you crack me up! But yea, what the hell was in that margarine! Kerri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 > > *Microwave Mystery Raises Questions for Local Couple " > > TOTTENHAM, ONTARIO - Mysterious buzzing noises and flashing lights coming from their microwave have caused local couple Jacquie & Marc vonHunnius to question the safety of certain supermarket store brand margarine. > > Last Friday night, Mrs vonHunnius, 31, decided to make popcorn. She popped a bag of corn in her 3-year-old microwave, then after taking it out began to heat up some IGA 'Smart Choice' margarine. " I put the margarine in an old mixing cup, " she said. " The same mixing cup I've heated things in for years. " As she stepped away from the microwave, it began making loud buzzing noises and emitting sporadic flashes of bright light, she said. She immediately stopped the device, unplugged it from the wall, and put 'Do Not Use' signs on it. > > The next day, Mr vonHunnius, a 33-year-old millwright, used the microwave to make eggs with no adverse effects. The couple decided there *must* have been some sort of metal in the microwave that Mrs vonHunnius did not notice. > > On Monday evening after work, Mr vonHunnius made some more popcorn, then began to heat up margarine in the microwave, this time using an earthenware bowl. " Just like I always do, " he said, shaking his head. Moments later, the microwave began buzzing loudly and spitting out flashes of white hot light. > > The couple is mystified. Mrs vonHunnius stated the only thing they can think of: " If it's not the containers, and there are no mysterious bits of metal around that only appear when making popcorn, then WHAT THE HELL IS IN THAT MARGARINE? " > > Mr and Mrs vonHunnius state that they will never buy that brand of margarine again, but are undecided as to whether they will pursue the matter with the grocery chain. > > > > -by Jackie vanBunnius, 'The vonHunnius News' > Jacquie you crack me up! But yea, what the hell was in that margarine! Kerri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 Cute! And no, I do not think I would be eating that anymore either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 Cute! And no, I do not think I would be eating that anymore either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 Cute! And no, I do not think I would be eating that anymore either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 perhaps she should buy another tub and experiment with it before going public? " Something important to remember...we'll always be who we are. " - Mr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 perhaps she should buy another tub and experiment with it before going public? " Something important to remember...we'll always be who we are. " - Mr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 perhaps she should buy another tub and experiment with it before going public? " Something important to remember...we'll always be who we are. " - Mr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 i would be a bit leery that's for sure. as far as going to the store with a complaint - you may be wasting your time - they are likely to give you a free tub of margarine and make fun of you after you leave imho. michelle mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 i would be a bit leery that's for sure. as far as going to the store with a complaint - you may be wasting your time - they are likely to give you a free tub of margarine and make fun of you after you leave imho. michelle mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 I have the same problem with Eckert brand turkey smoked sausage. It like ignites in the microwave ... wtf? Re: OT - The vonHunnius News > > > > Jacquie, > > Was it a stick of margarine or soft margarine? The only reason I ask is > if > > it was a stick and it's wrapped in a foil like wrapper, if you cut through > > the wrapper and the stick together, it might be possible for small bits of > > the wrapper to come loose into the margarine. If that's not the case, I'd > > contact the manufacturer, not the store. > > > It's tub margarine. > > BIZARRE, isn't it??? > > Jacquie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 Very!! I would avoid that kind at all costs!! Is it a brand that might be in the States, too? Sue ----- Original Message ----- > > It's tub margarine. > > BIZARRE, isn't it??? > > Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2003 Report Share Posted January 15, 2003 Very!! I would avoid that kind at all costs!! Is it a brand that might be in the States, too? Sue ----- Original Message ----- > > It's tub margarine. > > BIZARRE, isn't it??? > > Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2003 Report Share Posted January 16, 2003 *Microwave Mystery Raises Questions for Local Couple " TOTTENHAM, ONTARIO - Mysterious buzzing noises and flashing lights coming from their microwave have caused local couple Jacquie & Marc vonHunnius to question the safety of certain supermarket store brand margarine. Last Friday night, Mrs vonHunnius, 31, decided to make popcorn. She popped a bag of corn in her 3-year-old microwave, then after taking it out began to heat up some IGA 'Smart Choice' margarine. " I put the margarine in an old mixing cup, " she said. " The same mixing cup I've heated things in for years. " As she stepped away from the microwave, it began making loud buzzing noises and emitting sporadic flashes of bright light, she said. She immediately stopped the device, unplugged it from the wall, and put 'Do Not Use' signs on it. The next day, Mr vonHunnius, a 33-year-old millwright, used the microwave to make eggs with no adverse effects. The couple decided there *must* have been some sort of metal in the microwave that Mrs vonHunnius did not notice. On Monday evening after work, Mr vonHunnius made some more popcorn, then began to heat up margarine in the microwave, this time using an earthenware bowl. " Just like I always do, " he said, shaking his head. Moments later, the microwave began buzzing loudly and spitting out flashes of white hot light. The couple is mystified. Mrs vonHunnius stated the only thing they can think of: " If it's not the containers, and there are no mysterious bits of metal around that only appear when making popcorn, then WHAT THE HELL IS IN THAT MARGARINE? " Mr and Mrs vonHunnius state that they will never buy that brand of margarine again, but are undecided as to whether they will pursue the matter with the grocery chain. -by Jackie vanBunnius, 'The vonHunnius News' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2003 Report Share Posted January 16, 2003 > Jacquie, > Was it a stick of margarine or soft margarine? The only reason I ask is if > it was a stick and it's wrapped in a foil like wrapper, if you cut through > the wrapper and the stick together, it might be possible for small bits of > the wrapper to come loose into the margarine. If that's not the case, I'd > contact the manufacturer, not the store. It's tub margarine. BIZARRE, isn't it??? Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2003 Report Share Posted January 16, 2003 > Jacquie, > Was it a stick of margarine or soft margarine? The only reason I ask is if > it was a stick and it's wrapped in a foil like wrapper, if you cut through > the wrapper and the stick together, it might be possible for small bits of > the wrapper to come loose into the margarine. If that's not the case, I'd > contact the manufacturer, not the store. It's tub margarine. BIZARRE, isn't it??? Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2003 Report Share Posted January 16, 2003 > Jacquie, > Was it a stick of margarine or soft margarine? The only reason I ask is if > it was a stick and it's wrapped in a foil like wrapper, if you cut through > the wrapper and the stick together, it might be possible for small bits of > the wrapper to come loose into the margarine. If that's not the case, I'd > contact the manufacturer, not the store. It's tub margarine. BIZARRE, isn't it??? Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2003 Report Share Posted January 16, 2003 > Very!! I would avoid that kind at all costs!! Is it a brand that might be > in the States, too? > Sue It's a store brand generic. So it could be ANYTHING repackaged in generic labelling. I got it at IGA, which is owned by Sobey's and is part of the chain that includes Price Chopper. The store brand is called " Smart Choice " and it's canola margarine. Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2003 Report Share Posted January 16, 2003 > Very!! I would avoid that kind at all costs!! Is it a brand that might be > in the States, too? > Sue It's a store brand generic. So it could be ANYTHING repackaged in generic labelling. I got it at IGA, which is owned by Sobey's and is part of the chain that includes Price Chopper. The store brand is called " Smart Choice " and it's canola margarine. Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2003 Report Share Posted January 16, 2003 > Very!! I would avoid that kind at all costs!! Is it a brand that might be > in the States, too? > Sue It's a store brand generic. So it could be ANYTHING repackaged in generic labelling. I got it at IGA, which is owned by Sobey's and is part of the chain that includes Price Chopper. The store brand is called " Smart Choice " and it's canola margarine. Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 Do you think you have metallic margarine? How odd. Loved the article, btw. Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 Do you think you have metallic margarine? How odd. Loved the article, btw. Sissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 Strange tale, Jacquie. > Was it a stick of margarine or soft margarine? The only reason I ask is if > it was a stick and it's wrapped in a foil like wrapper, if you cut through > the wrapper and the stick together, it might be possible for small bits of > the wrapper to come loose into the margarine. This sounds as likely as anything I can think of. And do bother the manufacturer. Salli who eats butter not margarine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 Strange tale, Jacquie. > Was it a stick of margarine or soft margarine? The only reason I ask is if > it was a stick and it's wrapped in a foil like wrapper, if you cut through > the wrapper and the stick together, it might be possible for small bits of > the wrapper to come loose into the margarine. This sounds as likely as anything I can think of. And do bother the manufacturer. Salli who eats butter not margarine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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