We spoke to Bobby Krishna, Food Inspector with Dubai Municipality. Finding an insect in your sandwich isn't the only scary signal! A kitchen could be seemingly dirty...but can make absolutely safe food. It's very important to have your food cooked at the right temperature. So, it's more worrying to eat your coleslaw than your fried chicken!
The Dubai Municipality number to report cases is 800-900. Their website is http://www.dm.gov.ae/ but they encourage the public to meet them at the Food Safety Unit and talk in person and be more informed. And according to Bobby, learn more at http://www.fightback.org/
Rough statistics show that Dubai has around 12,000 active food establishments; 480 are hotels and about 2,800 are restaurants/cafeterias. There are around 130 food inspectors who have a constant eye on food places. They receive around 5 complains everyday that are handled promptly.
Should we name and shame them? Is it our right as a consumer to know what cafeterias/hotels have sold infected foods?
Dubai Municipality is also launching their food safety campaign in a few weeks. Lookout for leaflets and flyers in your local supermarket and public places to learn more about food safety and hygiene.
James Piecowye took over Nightline in October 2006 until it was canceled in June 2018. The cast and crew of Nightline decided to keep the show going and this is where James posts the notes.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
March 26, 2008: Explosion in Al Quoz factory
Today, we spoke about the explosion that occurred this morning in the Al Quoz factory--illegally making fire-crackers! So far, there have been conflicting reports about the death toll. While writing this, we have confirmed reports of two dead and three injured.
Some questions that were raised: How did the banned activity take place? Why are schools, residential apartments and labour accommodation built so close to factories and warehouses? Should we be concerned by potential health risks?
Dr. Parviz Rashvand of Synergy Integrated Center asked the people affected to visit a medical professional if you have acquired a cough or breathing difficulties. If you've had any ashes or debris fall on you, have a shower with LOTS of water!
First, the Ghantoot crash and now, this explosion. Too many shockers packed in one month. Will we still learn our lesson or do we wait for such catastrophes to remind us of basic security measures?
Some questions that were raised: How did the banned activity take place? Why are schools, residential apartments and labour accommodation built so close to factories and warehouses? Should we be concerned by potential health risks?
Dr. Parviz Rashvand of Synergy Integrated Center asked the people affected to visit a medical professional if you have acquired a cough or breathing difficulties. If you've had any ashes or debris fall on you, have a shower with LOTS of water!
First, the Ghantoot crash and now, this explosion. Too many shockers packed in one month. Will we still learn our lesson or do we wait for such catastrophes to remind us of basic security measures?
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
March 25, 2008: Earth Hour, Water safety et al
Today, Jeff Price spoke about many things! Water safety (relating to the surge in drowning cases this week) alongwith the Earth Hour (on March 29 at 8pm local time). Are you going to be switching lights off and joining this global event?
The Dubai World Cup is approaching. Get your hats ready!
The Dubai World Cup is approaching. Get your hats ready!
Monday, March 24, 2008
March 24, 2008: (National) Identity Crisis
Monday, March 24, 2008
Jeff Price and Masarat Daud talk about the fast-paced developments in UAE. Are we losing our identity? So many 'iconic' buildings are being knocked down--Hard Rock Cafe, Safa Park (rumours!). It got slightly nostalgic with the callers having his/her own memories to hold onto.
We were also joined by Mishal Kanoo, Deputy Chairman of the Kanoo Group and Ian Fairservice, Managing Partner of Motivate Publishing, to give us their view on the changes taking place.
It seemed that many had come to terms with the changes and now have a positive outlook for the future.
Jeff Price and Masarat Daud talk about the fast-paced developments in UAE. Are we losing our identity? So many 'iconic' buildings are being knocked down--Hard Rock Cafe, Safa Park (rumours!). It got slightly nostalgic with the callers having his/her own memories to hold onto.
We were also joined by Mishal Kanoo, Deputy Chairman of the Kanoo Group and Ian Fairservice, Managing Partner of Motivate Publishing, to give us their view on the changes taking place.
It seemed that many had come to terms with the changes and now have a positive outlook for the future.
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