Smithfield hams w/Sharon

PINKdogWOOD · ‎05-13-2010

I caught a little of Sharon doing her food show yesterday for Easter food especially hams for Easter. She chatted up the 'bargain' on buying 2 Smithfield hams, 3-4 lbs each for a mere $65.00. I was less than thrilled with the type of cut of hams that she was selling. More importantly I can buy this same brand Smithfield's at any of my local Aldi's because they sell this brand and spend MUCH less that these 2 for $65.00!!!!!! Just saying.

Perkup · ‎03-09-2010

Smihfield brand seems to be available everywhere locally for me. But I thought that the brand had been purchased by China, thus I don't want it anymore at any price. Who knows what they feed their hogs there!

I know they say they are from American raised animals, but I question the handling process.

And, I resent their treatment of Paula Deen.

EnglishRose88 · ‎03-11-2010

I thought the same thing when I was watching. What's the big deal?!?! I can get Smithfield hams here for a lot less than their price. I honestly don't see any great deals on any of their food items. I got lured into buying the potstickers by David V. I was not impressed. I've had better ones from our grocery store....again at a lot less money. The only other food item I bought was a cake years ago. I think it was from Balboa Cakes. I believe Jill had them make her wedding cake. It was a chocolate mousse cake and it was dry as a bone! Even the mousse was like cement.

circles · ‎03-10-2010

wasn't this the company we had a video on how cruel they were to their animals....seems like there was a lot of talk about it a few years back....all I remember, for sure, is how sad it was to watch what they did to those animals....

duclane · ‎08-25-2010

On 4/2/2014 circles said:
wasn't this the company we had a video on how cruel they were to their animals....seems like there was a lot of talk about it a few years back....all I remember, for sure, is how sad it was to watch what they did to those animals....

Yes I saw that documentary-won't buy Smithfield.

449 · ‎03-11-2011

Absolutely no more Smithfield products in our house anymore since being bought by China. Now if we can only get QVC to sell more American made products.

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

On 4/2/2014 duclane said:
On 4/2/2014 circles said:
wasn't this the company we had a video on how cruel they were to their animals....seems like there was a lot of talk about it a few years back....all I remember, for sure, is how sad it was to watch what they did to those animals....

Yes I saw that documentary-won't buy Smithfield.

+1

These people are beyond reprehensible. I would never purchase a product from this company.

KYToby · ‎02-19-2012

There are plenty of reasons not to buy Smithfield, but because the company is owned by a Chinese company is not one of them. The food is still from the U.S. If you are going to choose not to purchase fro the company, at least cite a legitimate concern (e.g. treatment of animals or workers).

Additionally, while like many, I find the cost ridiculous because I, too, can purchase it much more reasonably locally, please keep in mind that not everyone can.

PINKdogWOOD · ‎05-13-2010

Wow - I actually don't like ham so I do't buy it, but from what many of you say about bad raising of their hogs, I for sure won't be buying anything by this company.

HerRoyaLioness · ‎03-13-2010

On 4/2/2014 chickenbutt said:
On 4/2/2014 duclane said:
On 4/2/2014 circles said:
wasn't this the company we had a video on how cruel they were to their animals....seems like there was a lot of talk about it a few years back....all I remember, for sure, is how sad it was to watch what they did to those animals....

Yes I saw that documentary-won't buy Smithfield.

+1

These people are beyond reprehensible. I would never purchase a product from this company.