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20 Oct 2006 11:37:39 AM |
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Woman finds black widow spider in grapes |
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061019/ap_on_fe_st/spider_grapes;_ylt=AsZmIJjBG7iJHY1sJbPiyb4uQE4F;_ylu=X3oDMTA4cmUwbnA1BHNlYwMxNzAy
Woman finds black widow spider in grapes
By SHELLEY K. WONG, Associated Press Writer Thu Oct 19, 6:33 PM ET
HARTFORD, Conn. - Price Chopper removed a brand of black seedless grapes
from the shelves at its Newington supermarket Thursday after a woman
said she found a poisonous black widow spider.
ADVERTISEMENT
Sheryl Rosen of Rocky Hill bought a bag of Autumn Royal black seedless
grapes on sale Tuesday. It wasn't until Thursday, when she was eating
some grapes at work, that she found the spider in the bag.
"I couldn't believe it," said Rosen, who was not injured. "I never
thought I'd see a black widow around here."
The spider was taken to the Connecticut Poison Control Center at the
University of Connecticut Health Center, where Rosen works, and verified
as a black widow.
"Right now, we have it in a jar and we will wait until we hear if anyone
is investigating further about the source," said Bernard Sangalli,
toxicologist and administrative director of the center.
Though a black widow's venom is not usually fatal to humans, the bite is
extremely painful. The spider is best known for a distinctive red
hourglass shape on its abdomen.
Mona Golub, Price Chopper spokeswoman, said the grocery chain confirmed
the incident and removed the grapes as a precaution. She said they came
from California.
Golub called the incident "rare" saying the supermarket chain has had
only a few such cases over the past 20 years.
Paul Hutcheon, director of health for the Central Connecticut Health
District, cautioned consumers to stay alert.
"I think it's important for consumers to know this is a possibility and
to keep your eyes open and look at what you're doing," he said.
/end
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Fundies and trolls are cordially invited to
shove a wooden cross up their arses and rotate
at a high rate of speed. I trust you'll
be 'blessed' with a plethora of splinters.
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| User: "johac" |
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| Title: Re: Woman finds black widow spider in grapes |
21 Oct 2006 02:55:28 AM |
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In article <cpuhj292hv8lu9j123hsu699goq885dd1i@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061019/ap_on_fe_st/spider_grapes;_ylt=AsZmIJjBG7i
JHY1sJbPiyb4uQE4F;_ylu=X3oDMTA4cmUwbnA1BHNlYwMxNzAy
Woman finds black widow spider in grapes
By SHELLEY K. WONG, Associated Press Writer Thu Oct 19, 6:33 PM ET
HARTFORD, Conn. - Price Chopper removed a brand of black seedless grapes
from the shelves at its Newington supermarket Thursday after a woman
said she found a poisonous black widow spider.
ADVERTISEMENT
Sheryl Rosen of Rocky Hill bought a bag of Autumn Royal black seedless
grapes on sale Tuesday. It wasn't until Thursday, when she was eating
some grapes at work, that she found the spider in the bag.
"I couldn't believe it," said Rosen, who was not injured. "I never
thought I'd see a black widow around here."
The spider was taken to the Connecticut Poison Control Center at the
University of Connecticut Health Center, where Rosen works, and verified
as a black widow.
"Right now, we have it in a jar and we will wait until we hear if anyone
is investigating further about the source," said Bernard Sangalli,
toxicologist and administrative director of the center.
Though a black widow's venom is not usually fatal to humans, the bite is
extremely painful. The spider is best known for a distinctive red
hourglass shape on its abdomen.
Mona Golub, Price Chopper spokeswoman, said the grocery chain confirmed
the incident and removed the grapes as a precaution. She said they came
from California.
Golub called the incident "rare" saying the supermarket chain has had
only a few such cases over the past 20 years.
Paul Hutcheon, director of health for the Central Connecticut Health
District, cautioned consumers to stay alert.
"I think it's important for consumers to know this is a possibility and
to keep your eyes open and look at what you're doing," he said.
/end
I don't know what it is about black widow spiders and grapes, but we had
several similar occurrences in California a few years back. I always
check before I reach into the bag.
--
John Hachmann aa #1782
"Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities"
-Voltaire
Contact - Throw a .net over the .com
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| User: "Tim McGaughy" |
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| Title: Re: Woman finds black widow spider in grapes |
22 Oct 2006 09:45:52 PM |
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johac wrote:
In article <cpuhj292hv8lu9j123hsu699goq885dd1i@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061019/ap_on_fe_st/spider_grapes;_ylt=AsZmIJjBG7i
JHY1sJbPiyb4uQE4F;_ylu=X3oDMTA4cmUwbnA1BHNlYwMxNzAy
Woman finds black widow spider in grapes
By SHELLEY K. WONG, Associated Press Writer Thu Oct 19, 6:33 PM ET
HARTFORD, Conn. - Price Chopper removed a brand of black seedless grapes
from the shelves at its Newington supermarket Thursday after a woman
said she found a poisonous black widow spider.
ADVERTISEMENT
Sheryl Rosen of Rocky Hill bought a bag of Autumn Royal black seedless
grapes on sale Tuesday. It wasn't until Thursday, when she was eating
some grapes at work, that she found the spider in the bag.
"I couldn't believe it," said Rosen, who was not injured. "I never
thought I'd see a black widow around here."
The spider was taken to the Connecticut Poison Control Center at the
University of Connecticut Health Center, where Rosen works, and verified
as a black widow.
"Right now, we have it in a jar and we will wait until we hear if anyone
is investigating further about the source," said Bernard Sangalli,
toxicologist and administrative director of the center.
Though a black widow's venom is not usually fatal to humans, the bite is
extremely painful. The spider is best known for a distinctive red
hourglass shape on its abdomen.
Mona Golub, Price Chopper spokeswoman, said the grocery chain confirmed
the incident and removed the grapes as a precaution. She said they came
from California.
Golub called the incident "rare" saying the supermarket chain has had
only a few such cases over the past 20 years.
Paul Hutcheon, director of health for the Central Connecticut Health
District, cautioned consumers to stay alert.
"I think it's important for consumers to know this is a possibility and
to keep your eyes open and look at what you're doing," he said.
/end
I don't know what it is about black widow spiders and grapes,
Maybe they like grapes.
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| User: "Mike Painter" |
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| Title: Re: Woman finds black widow spider in grapes |
23 Oct 2006 05:07:35 PM |
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I don't know what it is about black widow spiders and grapes,
Maybe they like grapes.
You guys just ain't to smart.
Clearly the spider is a throwback to before Adam sinned.
Back then grapes had wings and black widows made webs to catch them.
Even without feeling the web you could tell it was a black widow web because
there would be a grape or two in the web and the ground would be littered
with ............... raisins.
I've always wanted a cartoon with a big "bug-eyed" spider smiling as a
flying grape approached.
For those not familiar with the web of a black widow it is an irregular one
and far stronger than any other one. The difference in feel when you move
your hand through one is very noticeable.
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| User: "Michael Gray" |
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| Title: Re: Woman finds black widow spider in grapes |
23 Oct 2006 06:52:50 AM |
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On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 21:45:52 -0500, Tim McGaughy <teekem@ispwest.com>
wrote:
- Refer: <ehhad50g3v@enews4.newsguy.com>
johac wrote:
In article <cpuhj292hv8lu9j123hsu699goq885dd1i@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061019/ap_on_fe_st/spider_grapes;_ylt=AsZmIJjBG7i
JHY1sJbPiyb4uQE4F;_ylu=X3oDMTA4cmUwbnA1BHNlYwMxNzAy
Woman finds black widow spider in grapes
By SHELLEY K. WONG, Associated Press Writer Thu Oct 19, 6:33 PM ET
HARTFORD, Conn. - Price Chopper removed a brand of black seedless grapes
from the shelves at its Newington supermarket Thursday after a woman
said she found a poisonous black widow spider.
ADVERTISEMENT
Sheryl Rosen of Rocky Hill bought a bag of Autumn Royal black seedless
grapes on sale Tuesday. It wasn't until Thursday, when she was eating
some grapes at work, that she found the spider in the bag.
"I couldn't believe it," said Rosen, who was not injured. "I never
thought I'd see a black widow around here."
The spider was taken to the Connecticut Poison Control Center at the
University of Connecticut Health Center, where Rosen works, and verified
as a black widow.
"Right now, we have it in a jar and we will wait until we hear if anyone
is investigating further about the source," said Bernard Sangalli,
toxicologist and administrative director of the center.
Though a black widow's venom is not usually fatal to humans, the bite is
extremely painful. The spider is best known for a distinctive red
hourglass shape on its abdomen.
Mona Golub, Price Chopper spokeswoman, said the grocery chain confirmed
the incident and removed the grapes as a precaution. She said they came
from California.
Golub called the incident "rare" saying the supermarket chain has had
only a few such cases over the past 20 years.
Paul Hutcheon, director of health for the Central Connecticut Health
District, cautioned consumers to stay alert.
"I think it's important for consumers to know this is a possibility and
to keep your eyes open and look at what you're doing," he said.
/end
I don't know what it is about black widow spiders and grapes,
Maybe they like grapes.
Could be t'other way 'round...
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| User: "OK" |
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| Title: Re: Woman finds black widow spider in grapes |
26 Oct 2006 01:27:20 AM |
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Tim McGaughy wrote:
johac wrote:
In article <cpuhj292hv8lu9j123hsu699goq885dd1i@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061019/ap_on_fe_st/spider_grapes;_ylt=AsZmIJjBG7i
JHY1sJbPiyb4uQE4F;_ylu=X3oDMTA4cmUwbnA1BHNlYwMxNzAy
Woman finds black widow spider in grapes
By SHELLEY K. WONG, Associated Press Writer Thu Oct 19, 6:33 PM ET
HARTFORD, Conn. - Price Chopper removed a brand of black seedless
grapes
from the shelves at its Newington supermarket Thursday after a woman
said she found a poisonous black widow spider.
ADVERTISEMENT
Sheryl Rosen of Rocky Hill bought a bag of Autumn Royal black seedless
grapes on sale Tuesday. It wasn't until Thursday, when she was eating
some grapes at work, that she found the spider in the bag.
"I couldn't believe it," said Rosen, who was not injured. "I never
thought I'd see a black widow around here."
The spider was taken to the Connecticut Poison Control Center at the
University of Connecticut Health Center, where Rosen works, and
verified
as a black widow.
"Right now, we have it in a jar and we will wait until we hear if
anyone
is investigating further about the source," said Bernard Sangalli,
toxicologist and administrative director of the center.
Though a black widow's venom is not usually fatal to humans, the
bite is
extremely painful. The spider is best known for a distinctive red
hourglass shape on its abdomen.
Mona Golub, Price Chopper spokeswoman, said the grocery chain confirmed
the incident and removed the grapes as a precaution. She said they came
from California.
Golub called the incident "rare" saying the supermarket chain has had
only a few such cases over the past 20 years.
Paul Hutcheon, director of health for the Central Connecticut Health
District, cautioned consumers to stay alert.
"I think it's important for consumers to know this is a possibility and
to keep your eyes open and look at what you're doing," he said.
/end
I don't know what it is about black widow spiders and grapes,
Maybe they like grapes.
cool article! maybe that's the kind of venom i have: the venom of a
black widow! yeah baby. i am a grass widow after all. thanks. now i know
what i am: a black widow. oh oh watch out. here i come.
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| User: "Tim McGaughy" |
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| Title: Re: Woman finds black widow spider in grapes |
27 Oct 2006 11:29:43 PM |
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OK wrote:
Tim McGaughy wrote:
johac wrote:
In article <cpuhj292hv8lu9j123hsu699goq885dd1i@4ax.com>,
stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061019/ap_on_fe_st/spider_grapes;_ylt=AsZmIJjBG7i
JHY1sJbPiyb4uQE4F;_ylu=X3oDMTA4cmUwbnA1BHNlYwMxNzAy
Woman finds black widow spider in grapes
By SHELLEY K. WONG, Associated Press Writer Thu Oct 19, 6:33 PM ET
HARTFORD, Conn. - Price Chopper removed a brand of black seedless
grapes
from the shelves at its Newington supermarket Thursday after a woman
said she found a poisonous black widow spider.
ADVERTISEMENT
Sheryl Rosen of Rocky Hill bought a bag of Autumn Royal black seedless
grapes on sale Tuesday. It wasn't until Thursday, when she was eating
some grapes at work, that she found the spider in the bag.
"I couldn't believe it," said Rosen, who was not injured. "I never
thought I'd see a black widow around here."
The spider was taken to the Connecticut Poison Control Center at the
University of Connecticut Health Center, where Rosen works, and
verified
as a black widow.
"Right now, we have it in a jar and we will wait until we hear if
anyone
is investigating further about the source," said Bernard Sangalli,
toxicologist and administrative director of the center.
Though a black widow's venom is not usually fatal to humans, the
bite is
extremely painful. The spider is best known for a distinctive red
hourglass shape on its abdomen.
Mona Golub, Price Chopper spokeswoman, said the grocery chain confirmed
the incident and removed the grapes as a precaution. She said they came
from California.
Golub called the incident "rare" saying the supermarket chain has had
only a few such cases over the past 20 years.
Paul Hutcheon, director of health for the Central Connecticut Health
District, cautioned consumers to stay alert.
"I think it's important for consumers to know this is a possibility and
to keep your eyes open and look at what you're doing," he said.
/end
I don't know what it is about black widow spiders and grapes,
Maybe they like grapes.
cool article! maybe that's the kind of venom i have: the venom of a
black widow! yeah baby. i am a grass widow after all. thanks. now i know
what i am: a black widow. oh oh watch out. here i come.
You scare me.
The only thing that scares me more than the fact that you are a black
widow is the fact that you are a black widow with internet access.
And can use a computer. Get away from me.
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| User: "Michael Gray" |
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20 Oct 2006 09:05:00 PM |
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On Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:37:39 -0700, stoney <stoney@the.net> wrote:
- Refer: <cpuhj292hv8lu9j123hsu699goq885dd1i@4ax.com>
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061019/ap_on_fe_st/spider_grapes;_ylt=AsZmIJjBG7iJHY1sJbPiyb4uQE4F;_ylu=X3oDMTA4cmUwbnA1BHNlYwMxNzAy
Woman finds black widow spider in grapes
By SHELLEY K. WONG, Associated Press Writer Thu Oct 19, 6:33 PM ET
HARTFORD, Conn. - Price Chopper removed a brand of black seedless grapes
from the shelves at its Newington supermarket Thursday after a woman
said she found a poisonous black widow spider.
ADVERTISEMENT
Sheryl Rosen of Rocky Hill bought a bag of Autumn Royal black seedless
grapes on sale Tuesday. It wasn't until Thursday, when she was eating
some grapes at work, that she found the spider in the bag.
"I couldn't believe it," said Rosen, who was not injured. "I never
thought I'd see a black widow around here."
The spider was taken to the Connecticut Poison Control Center at the
University of Connecticut Health Center, where Rosen works, and verified
as a black widow.
"Right now, we have it in a jar and we will wait until we hear if anyone
is investigating further about the source," said Bernard Sangalli,
toxicologist and administrative director of the center.
Though a black widow's venom is not usually fatal to humans, the bite is
extremely painful. The spider is best known for a distinctive red
hourglass shape on its abdomen.
That's a friggin' Redback, not a Black widow!
(Just as nasty, though)
Mona Golub, Price Chopper spokeswoman, said the grocery chain confirmed
the incident and removed the grapes as a precaution. She said they came
from California.
Golub called the incident "rare" saying the supermarket chain has had
only a few such cases over the past 20 years.
Paul Hutcheon, director of health for the Central Connecticut Health
District, cautioned consumers to stay alert.
"I think it's important for consumers to know this is a possibility and
to keep your eyes open and look at what you're doing," he said.
/end
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