Comments on: What Happens When “Precautionary” Becomes “Punitive”? http://blog.mapleleaf.com/2009/08/what-happens-when-precautionary-becomes-punitive-233 Our Journey to Food Safety Leadership Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:12:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 By: Oregon Family and General Practice http://blog.mapleleaf.com/2009/08/what-happens-when-precautionary-becomes-punitive-233/comment-page-1#comment-11312 Oregon Family and General Practice Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:21:48 +0000 http://blog.mapleleaf.com/?p=233#comment-11312 I blame shock journalism and a complete lack of education. On one hand everyone wants to see stricter controls, tighter regulation etc. Yet on the other hand if a company decides to be extra safe and make a recall just in case they are slated. I for one would rather see a company recall a product eve if its only a 1% chance that there is an issue rather than let it off. However the response received by Maple Leaf will make that decision even harder. Any company now making the decision will also have to take into account the negative publicity and damage to their reputation that will occur if the issue a precautionary recall. Is that what people want? Maple Leaf should be congratulated for this not attached. I blame shock journalism and a complete lack of education.

On one hand everyone wants to see stricter controls, tighter regulation etc.

Yet on the other hand if a company decides to be extra safe and make a recall just in case they are slated. I for one would rather see a company recall a product eve if its only a 1% chance that there is an issue rather than let it off.

However the response received by Maple Leaf will make that decision even harder. Any company now making the decision will also have to take into account the negative publicity and damage to their reputation that will occur if the issue a precautionary recall. Is that what people want? Maple Leaf should be congratulated for this not attached.

]]> By: Hysen http://blog.mapleleaf.com/2009/08/what-happens-when-precautionary-becomes-punitive-233/comment-page-1#comment-551 Hysen Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:24:05 +0000 http://blog.mapleleaf.com/?p=233#comment-551 , it will only slow down it's growth. At least McCain is talking from his heart, very open, and he says that hi has put everything in place to minimize the possibility of it to grow. At least I know they are doing something in that direction. I have a question, how about the rest of industry, what are they doing, are they not having the same problem, of course they have, but they are not in the focus, they are not fad of a day. The media is interested only for the news of the moment. There are so many other manufacturers that have had problems, how about Walkerton water bacteria, how about the cheese manufacturers. Few companies that I have heard they have had clossed their plants for the process of "renovations" of course, they have closed them to do the same as Maple leaf is doing but McCain has guts to do it publicly, not behind the curtain. In muy opinion he is miore to be believed than any one else in this industry. They are the icon of Canadian meat manufacturing. I have a full trust in that company. I have never or will I ever stop eating and feedin my familly with the products of Maple Leaf Foods. Go Michael Go................... , it will only slow down it’s growth. At least McCain is talking from his heart, very open, and he says that hi has put everything in place to minimize the possibility of it to grow. At least I know they are doing something in that direction. I have a question, how about the rest of industry, what are they doing, are they not having the same problem, of course they have, but they are not in the focus, they are not fad of a day. The media is interested only for the news of the moment. There are so many other manufacturers that have had problems, how about Walkerton water bacteria, how about the cheese manufacturers. Few companies that I have heard they have had clossed their plants for the process of “renovations” of course, they have closed them to do the same as Maple leaf is doing but McCain has guts to do it publicly, not behind the curtain. In muy opinion he is miore to be believed than any one else in this industry. They are the icon of Canadian meat manufacturing. I have a full trust in that company. I have never or will I ever stop eating and feedin my familly with the products of Maple Leaf Foods. Go Michael Go……………….

]]> By: Cathy http://blog.mapleleaf.com/2009/08/what-happens-when-precautionary-becomes-punitive-233/comment-page-1#comment-526 Cathy Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:03:31 +0000 http://blog.mapleleaf.com/?p=233#comment-526 all i can say to that is go ahead and buy his products, risk your and your families life. all i can say to that is go ahead and buy his products, risk your and your families life.

]]> By: Robert http://blog.mapleleaf.com/2009/08/what-happens-when-precautionary-becomes-punitive-233/comment-page-1#comment-519 Robert Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:53:12 +0000 http://blog.mapleleaf.com/?p=233#comment-519 Am I concerned about food safety? Of course. Do I beleive that MLF is doing everythng they can to prevent further serious issuse? I hope so and all the time. Do I also applaud Mr. McCain and all of the people at MLF who are working diligently on this big problem for EVERY food processor and grower? Most certainly. Am I concerned about food safety? Of course. Do I beleive that MLF is doing everythng they can to prevent further serious issuse? I hope so and all the time. Do I also applaud Mr. McCain and all of the people at MLF who are working diligently on this big problem for EVERY food processor and grower? Most certainly.

]]> By: Cathy http://blog.mapleleaf.com/2009/08/what-happens-when-precautionary-becomes-punitive-233/comment-page-1#comment-511 Cathy Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:40:56 +0000 http://blog.mapleleaf.com/?p=233#comment-511 I Hate that a very wealthy company like yours is producing food that is seriously hurting or killing people. I will stick with smaller companies who care about people and not the almighty dollar any day. By the way, my whole family got sick from your stupid shopsey hot dogs on or summer vacation. We did not hear about the recall until we returned home. THANKS ALOT!!! I Hate that a very wealthy company like yours is producing food that is seriously hurting or killing people. I will stick with smaller companies who care about people and not the almighty dollar any day. By the way, my whole family got sick from your stupid shopsey hot dogs on or summer vacation. We did not hear about the recall until we returned home. THANKS ALOT!!!

]]> By: chris http://blog.mapleleaf.com/2009/08/what-happens-when-precautionary-becomes-punitive-233/comment-page-1#comment-484 chris Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:51:09 +0000 http://blog.mapleleaf.com/?p=233#comment-484 I think the problems that happened last year were unfortunate. But Maple Leaf and Mr. McCain handled the situation thereafter with grace. It's hard for anyone to admit their errors, but you did. And I juat wanted to let you know that I applaud you for that. Even with the most recent recall, you handle these situations well. The people who are quick to jump on the bandwagon and say "shut them down" are the ones who do not think but act rashly. To operate a large corporation and having things running smoothly at all times is near impossible but you do well. I wish you the best and all your hardworking employees as well. I think the problems that happened last year were unfortunate. But Maple Leaf and Mr. McCain handled the situation thereafter with grace. It’s hard for anyone to admit their errors, but you did. And I juat wanted to let you know that I applaud you for that. Even with the most recent recall, you handle these situations well. The people who are quick to jump on the bandwagon and say “shut them down” are the ones who do not think but act rashly. To operate a large corporation and having things running smoothly at all times is near impossible but you do well. I wish you the best and all your hardworking employees as well.

]]> By: Ron http://blog.mapleleaf.com/2009/08/what-happens-when-precautionary-becomes-punitive-233/comment-page-1#comment-475 Ron Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:27:06 +0000 http://blog.mapleleaf.com/?p=233#comment-475 I had two packages of the most recent recalled BBQ hot dogs in the fridge (one-pack half eaten). The media frenzy understandably prompted some concern on my part. Doing some research I stumbled across this blog, and you have eased my nerves. This blog and Maple Leaf's corporate transparency should be the gold standard for corporations across Canada. Keep up the great and safe work! -Ron I had two packages of the most recent recalled BBQ hot dogs in the fridge (one-pack half eaten). The media frenzy understandably prompted some concern on my part. Doing some research I stumbled across this blog, and you have eased my nerves. This blog and Maple Leaf’s corporate transparency should be the gold standard for corporations across Canada. Keep up the great and safe work!

-Ron

]]> By: Editor http://blog.mapleleaf.com/2009/08/what-happens-when-precautionary-becomes-punitive-233/comment-page-1#comment-453 Editor Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:14:23 +0000 http://blog.mapleleaf.com/?p=233#comment-453 Hi Paula- Based on the bit of information you provided it is possible that the vacuum seal was broken in the package that caused the product to spoil so quickly. I hope you contacted the manufacturer of the product and they addressed your concerns. Hi Paula-
Based on the bit of information you provided it is possible that the vacuum seal was broken in the package that caused the product to spoil so quickly. I hope you contacted the manufacturer of the product and they addressed your concerns.

]]> By: Editor http://blog.mapleleaf.com/2009/08/what-happens-when-precautionary-becomes-punitive-233/comment-page-1#comment-452 Editor Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:09:31 +0000 http://blog.mapleleaf.com/?p=233#comment-452 Hi and thanks for writing in. We have been early adopters of some new techonlogies such as Ultra high Pressure (UHP) are we are constantly looking at new innovations in food packaging. We use the tem vulnerable not to sound insensitive and fo any offence I apologize. There are certain groups that are at a greater risk of contracting a food borne illness and we feel it is important to educate and make consumers aware of who is at greater risk. Hi and thanks for writing in. We have been early adopters of some new techonlogies such as Ultra high Pressure (UHP) are we are constantly looking at new innovations in food packaging. We use the tem vulnerable not to sound insensitive and fo any offence I apologize. There are certain groups that are at a greater risk of contracting a food borne illness and we feel it is important to educate and make consumers aware of who is at greater risk.

]]> By: c. darling http://blog.mapleleaf.com/2009/08/what-happens-when-precautionary-becomes-punitive-233/comment-page-1#comment-447 c. darling Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:36:30 +0000 http://blog.mapleleaf.com/?p=233#comment-447 I have recently heard that there is advanced food packaging that could detect contaminents in meat. Is your company looking into this? I find you calling the victims "vulnerable" is extremely insensitive and shifting the blame to the victims. I am drastically reducing my meat consumption and thereby somewhat reducing my risk. I have recently heard that there is advanced food packaging that could detect contaminents in meat. Is your company looking into this? I find you calling the victims “vulnerable” is extremely insensitive and shifting the blame to the victims. I am drastically reducing my meat consumption and thereby somewhat reducing my risk.

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