Oh the humanity

FriendsEAT is reporting some disturbing news:
Stock up on Slim Jims, everyone. They will be in short supply during the coming months. ConAgra, the company that makes the Slim Jim, has not produced the beef jerky treat since a Garner, North Carolina processing plant exploded last month, killing three employees. This was the only facility in the country that made the dried beef snack and plans are not yet finalized to have them produced elsewhere.

Fans of the Slim Jim are already hoarding whatever supplies they can find at their local truck stops and convenience stores, even willing to take boxes that have expiration dates from earlier in the year.

Because, you know, if you can’t get Slim Jims, there are literally no other jerky options available in the US.

So they’re expired, who cares? This is too important a time to turn into some kind of germ freak. Buy! Buy! Buy!