Alberta Health Services has issued closure orders to a number of Calgary halal food establishments, as well as a public alert.
AHS says "anyone who has purchased meat or products containing meat from the following Calgary-based businesses is instructed to dispose of these products immediately and watch for symptoms of gastro-intestinal bacterial infection. This includes leftovers brought home from any meals eaten at any of these businesses":Bismillah Meat and Grocery - 4250 109 Ave. N.E., Unit 4110;Maher Fresh Halal Meat - 3517 17 Ave. S.E., Unit 101;Mustafa Madani Halal Meat and Grocery – 7 Westwinds Cr. N.E.
They also have to provide officials with a copy of all the receipts/invoices for all meat products from the past three months, and clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces. "In the interest of public health, the RCMP have notified Alberta Health Services of seven stores which are subject of the ongoing investigation."According to Lynn McMullen, a University of Alberta professor of food microbiology, meat that is not properly inspected poses food safety risks and animal welfare concerns.
The Oilers announced a sellout crowd for their 7-4 win over Los Angeles on Monday that opened a first-round playoff series with the Kings. Unoccupied seats, however, were noticeable throughout the arena.People living near a wildfire burning about 15 kilometres southwest of Peace River are being told to evacuate their homes.Wildfires in Alberta and B.C. appear to be getting off to an early start this year.
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