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Guinea Pig Found In Restaurant Freezer

Georgia - A DeKalb County health inspector found a frozen guinea pig tucked in a freezer at La Sabrosa restaurant, 2857 Buford Highway. According to the inspector's report, the chef said the guinea pig was for his personal consumption, but he could not remember where he bought it or produce a receipt.

Inspector Karen Nguyen noted that she "advised operators to keep receipts for all purchases. Any food used for personal consumption must be stored separate and labeled 'personal foods.' "

The restaurant scored an 87 on the December inspection, up from its previous 79.

An Internet search reveals that, yes indeed, there are several recipes for guinea pig, typically deep-fried or roasted, with a taste similar to rabbit. Some sites say that the dish was an Incan delicacy. One recipe noted that it should be served with a salad and beer.

Janice Buchanon, the director of DeKalb's food protection program, said later that the restaurant owner had to throw out the guinea pig.

"This is not something we run into often," Buchanon said.