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Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Botulism Carrying Fish Recalled!
CFIA Issues Gefilte Fish Botulism Alert
Ottawa, March 30, 2013 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Central-Epicure Food Products Ltd. are warning the public not to consume
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Loblaw Companies Responds [Editorial]
Loblaw Companies Beef Rccall Now Posted!
December 12, 2012 Canada Food Inspection Agency posted
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaw Companies Ltd. are warning the public not to consume certain Butcher's Choice Garlic Peppercorn Beef Burgers because this product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.This Beef Burger recall was later expanded to include more products. However, we could not find any mention of the Beef Burger recall on Loblaw Companies websites. Therefore, we sent the following email to Loblaw Companies:
From: Suzanne Sholer
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 8:17 AM
To: Loblaw Public Relations (LCL)Cc: info4can@gmail.com
Subject: Beef Recall Not Found On Websites
To Whom This May Concern:
I cannot find the recently expanded Beef Burger Recall on any of the following Loblaw websites :
- No Frills
- Loblaw Companies
- Your Independant Grocer
- Loblaw.ca
Sincerely,
Suzanne Sholer Founder
Omemee Pigeon eFlyer
Kawartha Lakes Mums
Loblaw Companies Response - Too Little Too Late?
Following the receipt of our letter, Loblaw Companies responded by posting the recall on their corporate website December 20, then emailing the following response:
From: CR Email Agent 8
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Dear Ms Sholer,
Thank you for your email.
At Loblaw Companies, the health and safety of our customers is paramount to us and we are committed to providing our customers with a clean and safe store environment and offering products that are produced, sourced and handled responsibly. Loblaw Companies Limited and all of our corporate and franchise stores follow the federal regulations set and enforced by Health Canada and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
The Recall information is posted on http://www.loblaw.ca/
Please be assured that I will share your feedback with our Operations team.
Regards,
Johanne Edwards
Senior Customer Service Representative Loblaw Companies Limited
Représentante principale du service à la clientèle Les compagnies Loblaw Limitée
Loblaw Companies Beef Recall Posting : Our Response
Do you think posting an E.Coli recall alert on a corporate website,eight days after the recall is first issued, shows 'the health and safety of our customers is paramount' to Loblaw Companies? We do not. Consumers need to be notified of such important alerts in a timely manner.
On December 21, 2012 12:25:30 PM PST, Suzanne Sholer wrote:
To Whom This May Concern:
Thank you for posting the Butcher’s Choice Recall on your corporate website, December 20, 2012. Due to the severity of this health alert, E. Coli, we are suprised Loblaw Companies did not post this recall when it was first issued, nor post it on the flyer sites where more consumers would see it.
In future incidents, you may wish to also post a picture of the product as well as many companies do.
Communication needs to be received and understood in order to be effective.
Sincerely,
Suzanne Sholer
editor
Omemee Pigeon eFlyer
Founder
Kawartha Lakes Mums
What Do You Think?
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Did You Buy Contaminated Mississauga Beef?
Kabul Farms Mississauga Ground Beef May Contain Ecoli !
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the ground beef described below because the products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
The affected products, both Ground Beef Regular, and Ground Beef Lean, were sold in plastic bags of varying weights on May 31, 2012 from the Kabul Farms store located at 255 Dundas Street West, Mississauga, ON. The packages bear a sticker with the product name, the store's name and the price. The sticker shown below from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency site, however shows the name as Kabol.
Please see the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Alert for further information.
Monday, September 12, 2011
ONTARIO WEST NILE WARNING!
Protect Yourself, Health Unit Urges – Ontario Cases Increase!
West Nile virus is being detected in many parts of Ontario, local health officials once again remind people to take precautions against the disease. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit notes there is no good time to be bitten by mosquitoes that can spread West Nile, especially now that the peak season for the virus has arrived in the province.Friday, August 26, 2011
Cavan Burn Survivor Counts Blessings!
One Decision Can Make A Difference!
Tyler Cairns survived devastating burns at age four, and grew to be an inspiration to children, and adults across Canada. Tyler's story is featured on the British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters Burn Fund site. Here is Tyler's story in his own words:Survivor Profile - Tyler Cairns
Monday, August 22, 2011
Jack Layton – Last Words Inspiring Canadians-
Jack Layton,61 : Canada Mourns Great Canadian!
Regardless of political affiliation, across Canada - we mourn the loss of Jack Layton: father, husband, friend, and leader of the New Democrat Party.
Early this morning, Jack Layton lost his second battle with cancer. According to a statement issued by his partner NDP MP Olivia Chow, and his children Sarah and Michael; The Honourable Jack Layton, leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada, passed away at 4:45 am today, Monday August 22. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and loved ones. Details of Mr. Layton’s funeral arrangements will be forthcoming.In accordance with Jack's wishes we are publishing the letter he wrote to Canadians to be released in the eventuality of his death.
Jack Layton's Final Words for Canadians
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Ontarians Age 19 to 41 Heightened Mumps Risk!
Are Your MMR Immunizations Up-to-Date?
With one local case of mumps confirmed, the local health unit is encouraging people to make sure their mumps and measles immunizations are up-to-date. The confirmed case, a young adult from the area served by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, has since recovered. The case is linked to the mumps outbreak in Toronto.How Many MMR Vaccines Did You Receive?
Friday, August 19, 2011
Healing Miracles – People Carpooling Tonight!
Prayer Heals Omemee Picnickers!
Last Saturday during the Free BBQ hosted by Omemee Christian Men’s Fellowship, a number of locals received prayer for long-term ailments. Following the prayers, people noted improvement in their conditions,and at least one complete reversal of symptoms. Car pooling has been arranged to help people get to services being held at Victory Christian Centre in Port Perry tonight for the 7 pm service.
More details to come!
See pdf For more information on Impact of God MinistryDirections to Victory Christian Centre
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Many Beaches Closed - Heavy Rain Causes Problems!
July 30 Beach Results Issued Friday, July 29, 2011!
Surface Runoff Carries Pollutants!
Beach Posted Closed-What Does It Mean?
Stem Cell Treatments Improve Heart Condition!
Harold Williams Back Home!
Harold Williams- local philanthropist, teacher, storyteller, Toastmaster, and good friend, recently required lifesaving stem cell treatments in Argentina for cardiomyopathy. Omemee Pigeon eFlyer is flying around the internet trying to raise funds to help defray the costs of this treatment. Please consider donating. ‘Buy Harold a cup of coffee' via PayPal!
Harold and Rosa are recovering from the long flight home from Argentina.
from Harold Williams :
Why Harold Needed Stem Cell Treatment
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Health Unit Cautions Avoid Heat Fatalities!
Keep Cool Tips!
Omemee Area Residents Encouraged to Stay Cool, Drink Plenty of Fluids During Extreme Heat - Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit recommends area residents take heat precautions as southern Ontario sees extreme heat and hazy conditions.
‘Beat the heat is the order of the day,’ says Anne Alexander, Director of Environmental Health with the HKPR District Health Unit. ‘Watch what you do over the next few days, since extreme heat can be harmful to your health.’
Recognizing Heat Stroke
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Water Safe: Health Unit Lifts Advisory
Health Unit Lifts Sturgeon Lake Water Advisory
(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES) – Sturgeon Lake residents, near Fenelon Falls, have the go ahead to start using their water again.
Today,Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit lifted an advisory that urged people drawing water from the Ellery Bay section of Sturgeon Lake to find an alternate source of water. The precaution was issued a June 21st, after a blue-green algae bloom was detected in a bay called ‘The Lagoon,’ which fronts onto Wychwood Drive East in Fenelon.
Flue-green algae naturally-occurs in fresh water lakes. However, it can produce toxins harmful to people and animals,when it is dying, or disturbed.
‘The test results show the water is safe to use again for all purposes, including drinking, cooking, washing, bathing and swimming,’says Anne Alexander, Director of Environmental Health with the HKPR District Health Unit.
The Health Unit’s original water-use warning for this section of Sturgeon Lake did not affect people who use municipal water systems, or those residents who draw water from drilled wells that are not impacted by surface water.
While the danger of the blue-green algae may be over, Alexander reminds people about the importance of using a proper water treatment system when taking surface water from a lake, river or stream.
‘Surface water can be contaminated by viruses, bacteria and parasites that are invisible to the eye,’ Alexander warns, adding, ‘that is why it is essential that people always use the proper water treatment systems, that include filtration and disinfection, to ensure contaminants are removed before drinking the water.’
For more information, contact the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577 or visit www.hkpr.on.ca.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Know a New Father? Seeing These Symptoms? Get Help!
Fathers, Like Mothers, Suffer Postpartum Depression Problems -
When it comes to experiencing postpartum depression, mothers may not be the only ones suffering from the ‘baby blues’.
According to Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, fathers can also feel the effects of depression in the year after a baby is born. The risk of men developing postpartum depression is often overlooked, but research
When it comes to experiencing postpartum depression, mothers may not be the only ones suffering from the ‘baby blues’.According to Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, fathers can also feel the effects of depression in the year after a baby is born. The risk of men developing postpartum depression is often overlooked, but research
Friday, June 17, 2011
Pigeon Lake Blue-Green Algae Alert Does Not Affect Omemee Area: Does This Alert Affect You?
Ontario Ministry Issues Health Alert: Do not Use Water!
Testing performed by the Ministry of the Environment has confirmed that the algaebloom in the “Back Channel” area of Pigeon Lake is blue-green algae, also known as
cyanobacteria. The “Back Channel” area is on east side of Boyd Island,aka Big Island, in the northern part of Pigeon Lake as shown in the map below:
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Omemee Student Receives Radio Air Time
Trent Radio Host Dr. Zobel Invites Scott Young Student
Elizabeth Sholer experienced the luck of the Irish today. A chance encounter a Trent Radio a few weeks ago had Elizabeth Sholer, from Scott Young Public School , on Trent Radio 92.7 FM this morning at 11:30 a.m talking with Dr. Alicja Zobel about Health and Nature.
This morning on Trent Radio, Dr. Zobel , founder of the International Allelopathy Society, publicly launched a new initiative: Garden Farmacies for Healthy Living. Garden Farmacies for Healthy Living includes an intergenerational student educational outreach program encouraging young people to take charge of their health by learning about ecologically growing medicinal plants that can improve their health.
Elizabeth Sholer experienced the luck of the Irish today. A chance encounter a Trent Radio a few weeks ago had Elizabeth Sholer, from Scott Young Public School , on Trent Radio 92.7 FM this morning at 11:30 a.m talking with Dr. Alicja Zobel about Health and Nature.
This morning on Trent Radio, Dr. Zobel , founder of the International Allelopathy Society, publicly launched a new initiative: Garden Farmacies for Healthy Living. Garden Farmacies for Healthy Living includes an intergenerational student educational outreach program encouraging young people to take charge of their health by learning about ecologically growing medicinal plants that can improve their health.
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