Friday, January 27, 2012

HealthTip: Neilson Milk Recall

For any of those who drink Neilson Milk, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency requested a recall this morning, as some batches of milk may be contaminated with a cleaning solution. The recalled products have the UPC code 066800 00404 4 and a best before date of Feb. 12, 2012.
The contaminated milk might not look or smell any different, but drinking it may cause nausea, upset stomach or vomiting. If you know anyone who drinks Neilson milk, please advise them of this product recall.

Information Source:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/01/27/saputo-milk-recall.html

HealthTip: Marketing to Children

Have you ever wondered where and how your children are being marketed to? Have you taken a moment to consider the world of commercialism and marketing you and your children live in? Children are exposed to marketing through TV, radio, internet, games, at malls, through flyers, billbords, coupons, in grocery stores, and even at school. If you're interested, take 5 minutes to watch the trailer for "Consuming Kids: The Commercialism of Childhood" : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKH4YGKnOSs

Part 1 of this series from the Media Education Foundation can be found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPlTrgiE2sc&feature=related