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Changed my mind about buying bulk rice after a mouse problem

I used to swear by buying the 25 pound bags of rice from the Asian market to save money. Then last month I opened my pantry and found a mouse had chewed through the bag and left droppings all over. Had to toss the whole thing, which was about $15 worth. Now I buy smaller 5 pound bags instead and just go more often. Has anyone else dealt with pests ruining their bulk food savings?
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tarar27
tarar271mo ago
Wait, you mean the mouse didn't even leave you a little unpaid rent for all that rice? Now I just picture my pantry as a tiny Airbnb for critters with no checkout date. Guess the only bulk savings now are on my stress levels from checking bags for holes every week.
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wyattrobinson
Gotta push back a little @tarar27, storing rice in bags instead of sealed containers is kind of asking for trouble no matter where you live. Isn't a tight plastic bin cheaper than replacing a whole 20-pound bag of rice?
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