Woman bites into finger at San Jose restaurant

[democracyindanger]

A diner bit into a segment of human finger while digging into a bowl of chili at a San Jose Wendy's restaurant Tuesday night, Santa Clara County health officials said today.

The woman, who asked officials not to name or even describe her, spit out the well-cooked digit and reportedly warned other diners to stop eating. She then became sick to her stomach.

Santa Clara County Health Officer Dr. Martin Fenstersheib said today the woman was horrified "due to the unpleasant sensation of having this (object) in her mouth."

But he said the finger had been cooked at a high enough temperature to kill any viruses, including hepatitis or HIV, and it was unlikely that she will suffer any health effects from her experience, aside from psychological trauma.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/03/23/finger23.TMP

I saw pictures of the finger in question. Twice. Gah.

[barb162]

1. that's really delightful; I won't even read the link

[Geo55]

2. Yum !

Now THAT'S what I call a protien bowl a chili !....eeeeewwwww !

[Radio_Lady]

3. Watch the movie "Soylent Green" --

I can't remember the advertising slogan in the old movie -- but I do recall what "Finding Nemo" used (slightly paraphrased):

"PEOPLE are friends, not FOOD"

[Daphne08]

19. "Wendy's Chili is People!!!"

[Horse with no Name]

4. Good thing she didn't order a burger

It might have had the rest of the body that the finger belonged to.:)

[AntiCoup2K4]

5. Well...at least it was cooked.

So disgusting, but not unhealthy.

[Horse with no Name]

6. Whats the big deal?It's just finger food?

Sorry I can't resist..I'm on Schiavo overload and have lost my mind. Now, will someone please pull my feeding tube?

[Radio_Lady]

9. Horse, that's a good one! You win the funny prize...

I've often wondered what people taste like...

Chicken?

[Horse with no Name]

13. LOL-ty

Ummmm I think they taste like frog legs. But frog legs taste like chicken so yeahhh...you are right.

[Radio_Lady]

11. Pulled,,, and replaced.... and pulled... and replaced...

Looks like SCOTUS passed on rehearing that other case about... y'know... what's-her-name.

[marcologico]

7. Geez, Remember when "The Jungle" was history?

Now it's back. Thanks, Junior!

[Radio_Lady]

8. If she had actually eaten the finger, her next poop would have been...

a "Donner pass" --

[Radio_Lady]

10. ATTENTION: San Jose lawyers...

Your client awaits you.

How much money did the person who got burned from hot coffee make?

[REP]

14. She Didn't "Make" Anything; She Had Third-Degree Burns

"Stella Liebeck wanted only to be reimbursed for the cost of her medical treatment alone and to settle the case, but McDonald's opposed her request and took the case to trial.

Stella was severely injured. At 72 years old, she suffered third degree burns to her legs and genitals, was hospitalized for over a week, and had to have multiple skin grafts.

McDonald's lost—a jury of American citizens heard the evidence and decided against the company.

During discovery, McDonald's produced documents showing more than 700 claims by other people burned by its coffee over a 10 year period and still refused to sell its coffee at a safe temperature."

http://www.atla.org/homepage/debunk.aspx

[Radio_Lady]

21. REP, I apologize for my insensitive comments last night.

I must have been nuts or sleepy. My father was a lawyer and he represented many poor souls who had judgements against doctors, companies, etc.

I recall one man who was repairing a ferris wheel for an amusement company. The wheel was supposed to be locked, but it moved, and that man had to endure amputation of both legs, which were mangled.

Again, I apologize -- and thanks for the citation about the persons who were burned. I only drink cold coffee -- comes from living in a hot climate (Miami) while growing up.

[HalfManHalfBiscuit]

17. Unfortunately I am in environmental law

I could get involved in the disposal of the digit. But probably non-haz.

[BeFree]

12. I dd that once

Was eating a sandwich really fast. Hurt like hell. My finger healed quick, tho.

[bilgewaterbill]

15. Hey, you!

Pull my chili!

[kodi]

16. brings new meaning to a knuckle sandwich

.

[BlueHandDuo]

18. That was the story that drove me out of LBN...

...and now it's here, too! AAAAAUGH!

[Left Is Write]

20. Oh, ewwww....luckily, I was never that big a fan of Wendy's anyway.