{"id":1239,"date":"2012-11-26T11:58:47","date_gmt":"2012-11-26T14:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trepa.org\/?p=1239"},"modified":"2012-11-26T11:58:47","modified_gmt":"2012-11-26T14:58:47","slug":"a-few-food-quality-and-supply-thoughts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trepa.org\/?p=1239","title":{"rendered":"A few food quality and supply thoughts"},"content":{"rendered":"

TREPA is not aware of the name of the original author of this information but from personal experience we have found very similar, and even the same, issues in shopping for common household items. It is good to refresh one’s awareness once in awhile.<\/em><\/p>\n

Good reasons to support your local Farmer’s Market and the stores that carry local goods.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Worth reading, although I’m sure you already know at least some of this. \u00a0We thought this was very interesting. I was surprised by the “NO\u00a0NAME BRAND” and “PRESIDENT’S CHOICE”, I thought they would be both the same.<\/p>\n

Well, add Safeway brand to this list… A couple of weeks ago I\u00a0bought bread & butter pickles…. they were disgusting, soft & mushy….. they\u00a0were made in India. I checked a jar of the Safeway brand relish (I bought it\u00a0because I wanted a tall jar), … made in India! What the heck, don’t we\u00a0have cucumbers in Canada?<\/p>\n

Anyway, I returned the pickles to Safeway, no problem there,\u00a0explaining the situation, the customer service person said, “What?” —\u00a0checked the label and said, “I would never dream they were made in India and\u00a0I am not a pickle person although I just bought a jar to take to a function\u00a0but I will bring them back tomorrow.” I told her I would be phoning head\u00a0office to tell them that Safeway Canada products should be made in Canada\u00a0not India.<\/p>\n

Next day I phoned the Canada Safeway head office customer service. I\u00a0had a nice, long and very funny chat with the rep. After telling my story,\u00a0she asked, “Why are pickles made in India, what type of pickles were\u00a0they…?” [Bread & Butter]. She said, “I just bought a jar last night being\u00a0true to my Safeway brand…. but I never read the label.” She could not\u00a0believe that the pickles were made in India and said that she will return\u00a0them.” In awe she said, “we have tons of cucumbers in Canada.”<\/p>\n

She said she was writing up two reports, one to Corporate and one to\u00a0buyers with my concerns. We both had a good laugh when I said, “… well\u00a0there is some good in this — I will be reading my Safeway labels and not\u00a0assuming because it says Safeway Canada that it is Canadian produce.” I told\u00a0her I will not be buying any products like this. She was really funny, then\u00a0she said, “What about the relish?” I said it was comparable with other no\u00a0name products and I only bought it because I wanted a tall jar to put my\u00a0Bick’s relish in it but I will not be buying it again because it is made in\u00a0India. She then said, “I am going to write that one up as well… I just\u00a0cannot believe it!”<\/p>\n

Now you’re telling me Bick’s is not made in Canada ….. anyone got a\u00a0canner???? Time for a revolt!<\/p>\n

Imported food we eat — Interesting & scary food info here. Look even\u00a0more carefully at labels now.<\/p>\n

Did you know, Green Giant frozen vegetables are from China and so are\u00a0most of Europe’s Best?!\u00a0Arctic Gardens is OK.<\/p>\n

Never buy the grocery store garlic unless it is clearly marked “from\u00a0USA” or Canada, the other stuff is grown in people poop (even worse than\u00a0chicken poop).<\/p>\n

Buy only local honey, much honey is shipped in in huge containers from\u00a0China and re-packed here.<\/p>\n

Cold-FX is grown and packed in China and is full of fecal bacteria.\u00a0Doesn’t work anyway, big scam. If the country of origin is not clearly\u00a0marked, Beware… if unsure, ask an employee.<\/p>\n

Watch out for packages which state “prepared for”, “packed by” or\u00a0“imported by”. I don’t understand the lack of mandatory labelling in BC,\u00a0especially the produce. In Ontario, the country of origin has to be clearly\u00a0shown on the item in the store; not sure about other provinces.<\/p>\n

I go to the local farmers’ markets in season and keep a wary eye open\u00a0the rest of the year.<\/p>\n

Please read this very carefully, and read to the very bottom. It’s of\u00a0some importance for all of us.<\/p>\n

How is it possible to ship food from China cheaper — than having it\u00a0produced in Canada or at least the U. S.?<\/p>\n

FOR EXAMPLE THE “OUR FAMILY” BRAND OF THE MANDARIN ORANGES SAYS RIGHT\u00a0ON THE CAN FROM CHINA …. SO FOR A FEW MORE CENTS BUY THE LIBERTY GOLD\u00a0BRAND OR DOLE IS FROM CAL.<\/p>\n

Beware: Costco sells canned peaches & pears, in a plastic jar, that\u00a0come from China.<\/p>\n

ALL “HIGH LINER” AND MOST OTHER FROZEN FISH PRODUCTS COME FROM CHINA\u00a0OR INDONESIA. THE PACKAGE MAY SAY “PACIFIC SALMON” ON THE FRONT, BUT LOOK\u00a0FOR THE SMALL PRINT.\u00a0MOST OF THESE PRODUCTS COME FROM FISH FARMS IN THE ORIENT AND THERE\u00a0ARE NO REGULATIONS ON WHAT IS FED TO THESE FISH.<\/p>\n

Recently the Montreal Gazette had an article by the Canadian Gov’t how\u00a0Chinese feed the fish… they suspend the chicken wire crates over the fish\u00a0ponds, and the fish feed on chicken excrement. Canadian Government\u00a0recommended and stressed NOT to buy any type of fish imported from China. If\u00a0you search the internet and learn what the Chinese feed their fish you’ll be\u00a0alarmed, eg. growth hormones, expired anti-biotics from humans… Never buy\u00a0any type of fish or shellfish that comes from these countries: Vietnam,\u00a0China, Philippines….<\/p>\n

Check this out yourself.<\/p>\n

BICK’S HAVE RECENTLY CEASED OPERATIONS IN CANADA — DON’T BUY THEM.\u00a0Stienfeld’s Pickles are made in India – just as bad!!! But many NoName\u00a0pickles are made in Canada ..<\/p>\n

Another example is canned mushrooms. No-Name brand came from\u00a0Indonesia.. Next to them were President Choice brand… Product of Canada!!<\/p>\n

Also check those little fruit cups we give to our children. They used\u00a0to be made here in Canada in the Niagara region, until about 2 years ago….\u00a0They are now packaged in China!<\/p>\n

While the Chinese, export inferior and even toxic products, dangerous\u00a0toys and goods to be sold in North American markets, the media wrings its\u00a0hands and criticizes the Obama Administration and the Harper Government for\u00a0perceived errors. Yet 70% of North Americans believe that the trading\u00a0privileges afforded to the Chinese should be suspended!! Well, duh. Why do\u00a0you need the government to suspend trading privileges?<\/p>\n

SIMPLY DO IT YOURSELF … BUY ONLY ITEMS FROM CANADA & USA.<\/p>\n

Look on the bottom of every product you buy, and if it says ‘Made in\u00a0China’ or ‘PRC’ (which now includes Hong Kong), simply choose another\u00a0product, or none at all. You will be amazed at how dependent you are on\u00a0Chinese products, and you will be equally amazed at what you can do without.<\/p>\n

Who needs plastic eggs to celebrate Easter? If you must have eggs, use\u00a0real ones and benefit some North American farmer. Easter is just an example;\u00a0the point is not waiting for the government to act… Just go ahead and\u00a0assume control on your own.<\/p>\n

Canadian Thermos bottles were made here for many years. Thermos sold\u00a0out in the 1990’s and now the bottles, those that keep our food warm or cold\u00a0are now made in CHINA. We lost—about 200 jobs!<\/p>\n

THINK ABOUT THIS:<\/p>\n

If 200 million North Americans refuse to buy just $20 each of Chinese\u00a0goods, that’s a billion dollar trade imbalance resolved in our\u00a0favour… fast!! The downside? Some Canadian\/American businesses will feel a\u00a0temporary pinch from having foreign stockpiles of inventory.<\/p>\n

Just one month of trading losses, will hit the Chinese for 8% of their\u00a0North American exports. Then they will at least have to ask themselves if\u00a0the benefits of their arrogance and lawlessness were worth it.<\/p>\n

START NOW and don’t stop.<\/p>\n

Send this to everybody you know. Let’s unite and show them that we are\u00a0intelligent Canadians \/Americans, and NOBODY can take us for granted. If we\u00a0can’t live without cheap Chinese goods for one month out of our lives… WE\u00a0DESERVE WHAT WE GET!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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