Calamity Jane Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 this service is quite worthwhile to subscribe to...there's usually only a few alerts per month, so it doesn't "clog" one's inbox.For example, I just learned: currently cadbury choc eggs are being recalled due to hard plastic bits inside them, a whole buncha brands of canned sausages (in BC) have (or may have) botulism, there's undeclared egg and wheat protein in a mango/rice thingee, and undeclared peanut protein in nestle Coffee Crisp.the email alerts give all needed info, like product description, UPC codes, areas product was distributed, etc and comany contact numbers (if you want to try to sue, I suppose) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 If anything about Labatt's 50 comes across, let me know, will you? Lucky Lager, too. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 mmmmm...plastic bits...yummers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 currently cadbury choc eggs are being recalled due to hard plastic bits inside themMaybe they're just mis-labelled Kinder Surprises?Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 i signed up! here's a good oen if you buy 'equality' brand crap....ALLERGY ALERT - UNDECLARED EGG IN EQUALITY BRAND CHEESEBURGER MACARONI HAMBURGER DINNEROTTAWA, March 16, 2006 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and A & P Canada are warning people with allergies to egg not to consume Equality brand Cheeseburger Macaroni Hamburger Dinner. The affected product may contain egg which is not declared on the label.The affected product, Equality brand Cheeseburger Macaroni Hamburger Dinner, is sold in a 227 g package with UPC 0 57627 23753 1. The affected product bears the production codes beginning with L125, L135 and L155 (printed in black ink on the top of the box). This product has been distributed only in Ontario.There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to egg.A & P Canada, Etobicoke, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. Product can be returned to any A&P Canada store for a full refund. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted March 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Yeah, I've found that this is the usual sort of recall (undeclared egg, wheat, or sometimes more seriously, peanut protein) There are also fairly frequent recalls on Asian, African, Middle Eastern foodstuffs due to illegal food colourants (known carcinogens). However, I was really surprised to see the sausage-botulism one...that's pretty serious and I thought it would make the news. Maybe only after a "reported Illness"....? anyway, it's really handy for people with allergies / food sensitivities to get this info in this way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 yeah, but if you're buying that crap for your kids (EQUALITY BRAND CHEESEBURGER MACARONI HAMBURGER DINNER) there is much more to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoulia Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 I signed up for this--I'm finding it all fascinating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asparagus Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 Thank-you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted October 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 head's up all you try-to-eat-healthy folks:UPDATED HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - WARNING TO CONSUMERS NOT TO DRINK CERTAIN BRANDS OF CARROT JUICE MADE BY BOLTHOUSE FARMS, CALIFORNIA DUE TO BOTULISM CONCERNSOTTAWA, October 7, 2006: The public warning issued on September 30, 2006 has been updated to include additional information.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning consumers not to drink certain brands of carrot juice described below due to botulism concerns. The CFIA is also reminding all retailers and food service establishments who sell carrot juice to ensure that the affected products are not for sale.All distributed codes of the following products are affected by this alert:(1) "Bolthouse Farms 100% Carrot Juice", sold in both 1 liter and 450 milliliter sizes(2) "Earthbound Farm Organic Carrot Juice", sold in both 1 liter and 450 milliliter sizes(3) "President's Choice Organics 100% Pure Carrot Juice" sold in both 1 liter and 450 milliliter sizes.Consumers should discard these products in closed bottles.Two botulism cases in Toronto are now confirmed to be associated with consumption of the affected carrot juice. In USA four cases of botulism poisoning have also been reported. The presence of botulinum toxin has been identified in carrot juice remaining in the bottles associated with botulism cases in Canada and USA.Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with the toxin may cause nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, headache, double vision, dry throat, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases of illness, people may die. The manufacturer, Wm. Bolthouse Farms Inc., Bakersfield, California has voluntarily recalled the affected brands. The Canadian importers have also voluntarily recalled these brands of carrot juice. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recalls. These products have been distributed across Canada.For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).For information on Clostridium botulinum, visit the Food Facts web page at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/causee.shtml.For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 fuck...i drink their carrot juice like its water.i drank a couple bottles last week.i seem to have a bit of cold right now...bad throat and some dizziness/tummyache. i hope that's all it is. i'm sure i'd know pretty quick if i had botulism, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 i just noticed PC carrot juice is on there too. i drank a bottle of that last week too!ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted October 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 This just made the 6 o'clock news.....apparently 2 people are in hospital in TO, paralyzed!!Consumption of food contaminated with the toxin may cause nausea,vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, headache, double vision, dry throat, respiratoryfailure and paralysis.Heather...watch your symptoms...does BC have a telehealth phone line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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