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26 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, July 17, 1990 ~ Mutt show a grea Mike and Justin Koury show off their favourite pooch "Thundra" after he was judged "best in show" in the 19th annual Festival Days Mutt Show held Queen Street. y Saturday morning on The chance of eating a Canada Grade A egg containing Salmonella enteritidis in the in- terior of the shell is considerably less than one in a million, accor- ding to recent analysis conducted by Agriculture Canada. This analysis, which was based on an extensive survey of Cana- ~. dian laying flocks, found the prevalence of Salmonella enteritidis to be extremely low, about 0.7 egg per million eggs pro- duced. And, while no other coun- try has conducted as comprehen- sive a survey of laying flocks, in- cidence elsewhere is thought to be significantly higher. Salmonella enteritidis is a bacterial infection found in many foods, including eggs, and can cause flu-like symptoms. The il- Iness can be more serious in the very young, the elderly, pregnant women or those who are sick. However, even for this group pro- perly cooked eggs are easily digested and provide an excellent source of nutrition. "No cases of human illness \ caused by salmonella enteritidis have ever been linked to Canada Grade A eggs,"' Dr. John Kellar, Agriculture Canada Associate Director for Disease Control said. "These survey findings tend to confirm Health and Welfare's own experience in this regard." Dr. Kellar"s comments were supported by Hermy Lior, Chief of the National Laboratory for Enteric Pathogens, Laboratory Centre for Disease Control. Mr. Lior stated that: 'Salmonella enteritidis is not a major problem in Canada." Agriculture Canada is acknowledged to have one of the ~~ pat Please recycle this newspaper \. J best inspection systems in the world. Together with Health and Welfare Canada, the Canadian egg industry through its producer organizations at the national and provincial levels, works to ensure the Canadian egg supply is safe. The latest study is an example of the close monitoring to which eggs are subjected. Recently, Agriculture Canada has increas- ed its surveillance to ensure im- ported egg laying hens and eggs do not introduce Salmonella enteritidis into the Canadian egg supply. Nonetheless, consumers and foodservice industry employees have a responsibility to protect health by following a few simple Studies show Canadian eggs in fine condition guidelines, many of which are equally applicable to the handling and preparation of other foods. These include purchasing only clean, uncracked grade A eggs, Keeping eggs refrigerated until just before use, always washing hands before preparing foods and using clean utensils and work sur- faces when preparing them. Since Salmonella enteritidis is rarely, if ever, found in properly handled and stored Canadian eggs, there is every reason to con- tinue to include eggs as part of a balanced diet in accordance with Canada's Food Guide. Eggs are an important source of high quali- ty protein, vitamins and minerals. Jim Crow with his mutt (and best friend) Dingo. He won a ribbon. t time for the chi ren A % #4 TW Chase Hadden and his buddy Lil Red Rascal, runner up as the best mutt in show. & Judge Bill Johnston pins a ribbon on this youngster. Bill and fellow judges Jack Cottrell and John Stewart had a tough time making their selections as all the mutts deserv a red ribbon, just for being great pets. od IF YOUR AD WAS HERE Over 20,000 people could have read It this week. That's a lot of potential customers for your business. For advertising Made Easy call the PORT PERRY STAR - 985-7383 ne. al