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                                                                  EXHIBIT 23.4


                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We consent to the use of our report dated May 8, 1996 with respect to the
financial statements and schedule of Corvel Corporation included in the post
effective amendment No. 1 to the Form S-8 Registration Statement (No. 33-31914)
and related Prospectus of Michael Foods, Inc.

                                              /s/ Ernst & Young LLP
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Orange County, California 
March 21, 1997