I don't think anyone can really blame the state of California for trying to
avoid legal liability. Hasn't anyone heard of trial lawyers?

Here is a site recommended to me recently:

http://www.cokemachineaccidents.com

I've checked out urbanlegends.com, and it appears the above is quite real.
In fact, here is a short description of the incident from a reputable source:

http://www.nationalpost.com/home/story.html?f=/stories/20010711/615755.html

Dave Fobare


> ><<...it is against the law for the [Calif State Dept of Fish and Wildlife]
> >to give away meat because 'someone might get sick'>>
>
> >That's a very weak excuse.  As long as the animal isn't diseased, proper
> >cooking will kill all pathogens.