DEE ~ we're not sure yet; but I will google that as I know that you shouldn't eat raw eggs at all. They aren't releasing any info here yet, that is why KIM (Jack's wife) went to the media with their story. I know that our provincial health expert made a public warning that some GREEN ONIONS were found to be carrying a form of Salmonella bacteria recently too, but this one wasn't that strain.
Apparently, there are more than one kind of this bacteria; and this isn't the first time we have had warnings -- I remember them warning people about sprouted beans last year. A lot of people are very nervous; even my Dad was warning me to be careful what and where we bought our food. I will be making our food at home for some time and really checking out the food we buy even more so now.
I can't tell you how many times my DH & I (and my Dad) have mentioned to store workers here about veggies, fruits, and breads that are moldy; and one of my biggest peeves is POTATOES that are GREEN -- which are toxic (we see this all the time but it falls on deaf ears when we complain about it). The potatoes turn green when they are exposed to too much light or sun; they must be shaded and/or stored in a dark, cool place. That is why the bags are supposed to be turned upside down in the stores, but they keep leaving them out in the open. We have even found rotten potatoes in those plastic bags that I could smell an aisle away (I have a very sensitive nose).
Oh and don't get me started on the way the meat used to be -- thank goodness, they have new workers in that department that are really conscientious about the meat now. I know the new owner is really trying hard, but his workers in each department should take out 5 minutes each morning to remove all old or out-dated foods off the shelves.
Now we are seeing what terrible things can happen when bad foods are sold or served. I worked in both stores and restaurants, so I know how things must be cleaned -- with lots of hot, soapy water, with a bit of javex mixed in to kill germs. We used this in the stores and the restaurants for public safety; I was trained by very good people, and I received a lot of compliments from the government inspectors for cleanliness.
I also worked as a professional cleaner in public institutions; and probably am a fanatic about cleanliness now becuz of all the flus and colds out there, but we would rather err on the side of caution than see awesome young men like Jack, die so needlessly ever again. Sorry for the rant, but this is one of my biggest peeves in this life ... so I'll get off my
for now ...
VICKIELOU ~ prayers going up for your DAD (DICK) and your mother (EVE) too; and for you as well as this must be a very stressful time for you and your family ...
