GIANT MICROBES
MAD COW DISEASE
(Bovine spongiform encephalopathy)

"I like mine with lettuce and tomato,
Heinz 57 and French fried potatoes."
                             --Jimmy Buffett (Cheese-prions in Paradise)**

In spite of major headlines in the news from other countries in recent years, MAD COW DISEASE is as extremely rare as it is extremely fatal (to both cows AND to humans who might eat the cow's infected meat).  It remains pretty much unheard of here in the U.S., Thanks to regulations and the work of the FDA and the overworked inspectors of the USDA.  That may NOT be a sentence you read too often, but it must be acknowledged if you enjoy a good steak or burger as much, and as often, as I do!

**IMPORTANT: Please note that this is in no way, acknowledgement or endorsement of Mad Cow Disease, real or plush, by Jimmy Buffett!!!  It's just a die-hard Parrothead having some fun here.

All new materials ONLY

Stuffed with Polyester Fibers

Approximately 7 1/2" long, 1 1/2" wide, and 2" tall

Each Giant Microbes tag contains a close-up photo of the actual microbe
as well as educational (not to mention scary and FUN!  Well, more interesting than fun in this case.) information inside.
 
Giant Microbes--a million times actual size!
For anyone with a healthy sense of humor, including mildly pissed-off (but not MAD) cows and vegetarians...but not mildly pissed-off vegetarians!

A NOTE ABOUT GIANT MICROBES:  We carry almost the complete line of Giant Microbes products (including many retired designs) and have since the company first began.  It is going to take a while for us to get them all up and listed on here but we ARE working on it.  In the meantime...if you need any that we haven't listed on here yet, feel free to write and ask about our prices and availability.  Yes, we usually have plenty!

IMPORTANT: When these are sent to us from Giant Microbes, depending on the quantity of our order, sometimes they are individually bagged and sometimes they are bulk bagged but NOT individually.  When we mail yours out, each WILL be safely wrapped inside either a factory-sealed bag or a new plastic shopping bag to help protect it from the elements as it travels to you.  As these are filled with polyester fibers, it can and will probably be packed tightly for shipping so if it appears a little "squished" when it arrives, it may just need to be shaken and "fluffed" upon removal from its mailing box.  PLEASE, for the safety of your new friend, do NOT cut or puncture the box with any sharp objects!

These are original, fully licensed designs that I am selling for $21.95 each which includes free shipping to anywhere in the U.S.  You can combine this with other items that I am selling to receive a refund for each additional item after the first, once shipped.  This refund reflects my savings in postage fees by combining your orders and is based on the total weight of the items.  International buyers are eligible for the multi-item discount (WHEN YOU USE THE SHOPPING CART FEATURE AND PAY FOR ALL OF YOUR ITEMS IN A SINGLE PAYMENT!) and receive free shipping to the Global Shipping Program Center, but are responsible for all additional fees for postage, customs, tariffs, and/or other import charges.  Any questions?  Contact me.