[Merged] Infestation at Loblaws
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- Muncher [OP]
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- r00t_decision
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From my personal experience and overall look. Loblaws, typically in the GTA stores, have had this coming. Their stores are unsightly.
- Keiki
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Ouch, Loblaws is supposed to be a higher end grocery store where people pay a little bit more for groceries in exchange for better selection, cleaner aisles, better service etc...
But infestation?!? Crazyyy
But infestation?!? Crazyyy
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- nano
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- Jan 13, 2005
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i hate to break it to RFD but actually all grocery stores have issues with rodents. i know because i use to service machines in grocery stores.
- AmberMoon
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would think they should be fined a much heftier fine for major infestations resulting in closing of stores
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- LordofthePing
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Tomorrow's special: Minced mouse $0.30/100g.
- godshoot
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+1 i am up for that, roasted mouse sounds goodLordofthePing wrote: ↑Tomorrow's special: Minced mouse $0.30/100g.
- jcon
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My manager, when I worked at Zellers many years ago, used to tell me that Tide (or laundry detergent) was the companies favorite loss-leader becasue it was a rat deterrent. They always kept pallets of it near the loading doors.
I wonder what ever happened to him...
Anyways, all stores have rodent problems, just look at the amount of stores that get shut down all the time.
I wonder what ever happened to him...
Anyways, all stores have rodent problems, just look at the amount of stores that get shut down all the time.
- hightech
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This is an interesting article I just heard on the local news:
http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/ ... ntoNewHome
Loblaws store closed over rodent infestation
Updated: Tue Jan. 27 2009 5:32:13 PM
ctvtoronto.ca
Toronto Public Health has shut down the Loblaws store on Dupont Street near Christie Street after mice were spotted inside.
The department issued the order at about 10 p.m. Monday night.
Inspectors went to the scene after a customer complained about seeing a mouse.
"They observed live mice in the store as they carried out the inspection," the department's Jim Chan told reporters on Tuesday, adding, "It's hard to count the number of them because they're all running around."
Inspectors found rodent droppings and possible urine on food counters, he said.
The store has numerous types of ready-to-eat foods, including a deli counter and hot foods such as barbecued chicken, he said.
"Food being prepared in such an unsanitary condition (will) increase the risk of cross-contamination of food," he said.
Some other problems noted in the inspection report include:
* inadequate food temperature control
* improper storage and removal of waste
* inadequate pest control
* inadequate handwashing by staff
* failure to produce valid food-handler certificates
Chan said many of those were related to the rodent infestation itself. "Infestation and sanitation go hand-in-hand," he said.
Loblaws staff have reportedly worked overnight to clean up the problems.
Chan said inspectors will carry out a follow-up inspection late this afternoon to see if "all the health hazards they identified yesterday have been eliminated. The store will not be allowed to re-open until all health hazard items have been eliminated."
Pest infestations can develop quite quickly, possibly as few as two weeks, he said.
Inspections of large food stores generally take place three times per year, Chan said.
Customers worried about the safety of food products they purchased from the store should know the risk of contamination is low for prepackaged foods. "However, look for damage on the package. If there's any damage on the package, it means the rodent might have gotten inside the package," he said.
Such products should be returned to the store, he said.
Consumers shouldn't eat foods such as chicken or deli meats and cheeses, Chan said.
http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/ ... ntoNewHome
Loblaws store closed over rodent infestation
Updated: Tue Jan. 27 2009 5:32:13 PM
ctvtoronto.ca
Toronto Public Health has shut down the Loblaws store on Dupont Street near Christie Street after mice were spotted inside.
The department issued the order at about 10 p.m. Monday night.
Inspectors went to the scene after a customer complained about seeing a mouse.
"They observed live mice in the store as they carried out the inspection," the department's Jim Chan told reporters on Tuesday, adding, "It's hard to count the number of them because they're all running around."
Inspectors found rodent droppings and possible urine on food counters, he said.
The store has numerous types of ready-to-eat foods, including a deli counter and hot foods such as barbecued chicken, he said.
"Food being prepared in such an unsanitary condition (will) increase the risk of cross-contamination of food," he said.
Some other problems noted in the inspection report include:
* inadequate food temperature control
* improper storage and removal of waste
* inadequate pest control
* inadequate handwashing by staff
* failure to produce valid food-handler certificates
Chan said many of those were related to the rodent infestation itself. "Infestation and sanitation go hand-in-hand," he said.
Loblaws staff have reportedly worked overnight to clean up the problems.
Chan said inspectors will carry out a follow-up inspection late this afternoon to see if "all the health hazards they identified yesterday have been eliminated. The store will not be allowed to re-open until all health hazard items have been eliminated."
Pest infestations can develop quite quickly, possibly as few as two weeks, he said.
Inspections of large food stores generally take place three times per year, Chan said.
Customers worried about the safety of food products they purchased from the store should know the risk of contamination is low for prepackaged foods. "However, look for damage on the package. If there's any damage on the package, it means the rodent might have gotten inside the package," he said.
Such products should be returned to the store, he said.
Consumers shouldn't eat foods such as chicken or deli meats and cheeses, Chan said.
- SeeYouNextTime
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This isn't news for Loblaws / RCSS. I was at the RCSS near my place and noticed two mice scurry across the floor right in front of me. Another guy and myself saw it and then looked at each other in disbelief.
Also recently I saw a bag of rice with a hole near the bottom and lots of rice all over the floor. Upon closer inspection, I saw several mice droppings near the pallets of rice where they stack them.
Also recently I saw a bag of rice with a hole near the bottom and lots of rice all over the floor. Upon closer inspection, I saw several mice droppings near the pallets of rice where they stack them.
I used to be me!
- tkyoshi
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CBC also says the store has an excellent record for food safety so hopefully it's just a one time thing. Sometimes the media just blows it out of proportion (the negative). But yes it's probably something that exists in many food stores.
[QUOTE]Infestation closes west-end Toronto Loblaws store
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 | 2:11 PM ET Comments12Recommend40.
CBC News
"A heavy rodent infestation" has closed down a Toronto Loblaws store.
The store, located at 650 Dupont Street at the corner of Christie Street, in the city's west end, was shut down by Toronto board of health at 10 p.m. on Monday night after an inspector discovered "clear evidence of a heavy rodent infestation within the store and outside, and a lack of adequate pest control."
Inspectors were called to the store after a customer reported seeing a mouse inside the store.
According to a release from Toronto Public Health a red "Closed" sign was posted and the store was directed to begin a cleanup.
Loblaws staff worked overnight and inspectors say "if all violations have been corrected, the store can reopen."
The city's health department says the risk of becoming ill is very low. But "if packages [purchased at the store] appear damaged, or if unpackaged food looks like it has come into contact with rodents, " it should not be eaten.
The store has been inspected numerous times, most recently in September 2008. At that time it was given a green "Pass" notice.
"No food safety violations were noted at that time," said TPH.
"The store has had an excellent record of food safety and the last 10 inspections have been in compliance," the agency said in its news release.
[/QUOTE]
http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2009/0 ... losed.html
[QUOTE]Infestation closes west-end Toronto Loblaws store
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 | 2:11 PM ET Comments12Recommend40.
CBC News
"A heavy rodent infestation" has closed down a Toronto Loblaws store.
The store, located at 650 Dupont Street at the corner of Christie Street, in the city's west end, was shut down by Toronto board of health at 10 p.m. on Monday night after an inspector discovered "clear evidence of a heavy rodent infestation within the store and outside, and a lack of adequate pest control."
Inspectors were called to the store after a customer reported seeing a mouse inside the store.
According to a release from Toronto Public Health a red "Closed" sign was posted and the store was directed to begin a cleanup.
Loblaws staff worked overnight and inspectors say "if all violations have been corrected, the store can reopen."
The city's health department says the risk of becoming ill is very low. But "if packages [purchased at the store] appear damaged, or if unpackaged food looks like it has come into contact with rodents, " it should not be eaten.
The store has been inspected numerous times, most recently in September 2008. At that time it was given a green "Pass" notice.
"No food safety violations were noted at that time," said TPH.
"The store has had an excellent record of food safety and the last 10 inspections have been in compliance," the agency said in its news release.
[/QUOTE]
http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2009/0 ... losed.html
- trixR4kids
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wow i wouldnt hav expect to see that at loblaws of all places
- furball
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Rodent infestation forces closure of Loblaws at Dupont and Christie
680News staff | Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 5:01 pm
A vermin infestation has forced the closure of a Toronto grocery store.
The Loblaws at Dupont and Christie has been closed since 10 p.m. Monday night.
Inspectors did a search of the store after a customer reported seeing a mouse. That's when droppings from both mice and rats were found scattered all over the place, including on shelves and in the bakery area.
Other violations were also discovered such as failure to properly wash surfaces.
Health officials says the risk of falling ill from this situation is very low - but they are advising to throw out any packages that look damaged.
Right now clean-up is underway and once all violations are corrected the store will reopen.
Source: http://680news.com/news/headlines/more. ... 0058_52508
680News staff | Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 5:01 pm
A vermin infestation has forced the closure of a Toronto grocery store.
The Loblaws at Dupont and Christie has been closed since 10 p.m. Monday night.
Inspectors did a search of the store after a customer reported seeing a mouse. That's when droppings from both mice and rats were found scattered all over the place, including on shelves and in the bakery area.
Other violations were also discovered such as failure to properly wash surfaces.
Health officials says the risk of falling ill from this situation is very low - but they are advising to throw out any packages that look damaged.
Right now clean-up is underway and once all violations are corrected the store will reopen.
Source: http://680news.com/news/headlines/more. ... 0058_52508
- Fanboy
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Having had friends who worked in three different grocery stores while in our teens, mice/rats and birds are found in virtually all stores.
I remember them bringing in BB guns for afterhours work to shoot the birds and the owner would pay them a bounty for each bird turned in.
I remember them bringing in BB guns for afterhours work to shoot the birds and the owner would pay them a bounty for each bird turned in.
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- appleb
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I guess I'll have to change all my grocery shopping to Chinatown instead of Loblaws now.
- nano
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- appleb
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I meant that as a joke. Do you guys really think I was serious about Chinatown being cleaner than Loblaws?
- Talamasca
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- TheDarkRage
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Why do you think the Chinese supermarkets pass the safety inspections and Jim Chan of Toronto Public Health is so rich?
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