In the last few months there have been recalls on produce (tomatoes, lettuce, etc) and now Maple Leaf products. In a previous post I mentioned I didn’t have to worry about tomatoes as I was only buying Canadian (the problem being in the US). That doesn’t work this time….in fact…it doesn’t work as long as we buy our food.
What can we do? We can start by asking more questions. We should know more about our food. Where it is from….how it was grown or processed. We also need to wash our produce….and then wash it again.
Is local food any safer? I am not sure, I would like to think so. I would like to think food is better if it is passed through fewer hands, machines and miles.
What can they do? Better inspections and better guidelines for inspections. And like everything else we purchase, our food needs to come with a guarantee. We do not need bigger and better….we need safer.
There should never have to be another recall on food.
I would like to think Michael McCain will raise the bar on inspections. I like him. I like that he has taken responsibility. In fact, with elections drawing near, I may just draw a box on my ballot and add his name.
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I'm with you, Camp! I find lots of fresh veggies and fruit at a local stand located on Rothesay Ave. They have local foodstuffs from around the region and even great baked goods from a local bakery. I'm going to vote for Elizabeth May's Green Party. Jack MacDougall is working for the Green Party in Fredericton - he's my favorite first cousin.
I must visit this stand the next time I am in SJ...
I believe I may know your cousin...brother to Mary?
Ah....I finally figured out why I could never reply to comments. Fixed it. About time. Gawd.
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