Tag: canadian red cross

  • Protect Children From Choking Dangers of Some Foods

    We all do our best to protect children from recognizable choking hazards such as balloons, batteries, coins and small toys with removable parts. However, we may not be as well aware of the choking dangers of some foods that should be avoided for younger children, especially those under the age of 4 years because they:…

  • Update: Information on Radiation Levels in Japan and the Extent of Impact

    This morning, I just received more up-to-date info about the radiation levels in Japan and the extent of  impact on food and people in other countries. Here is a brief summary of this info. “Potassium iodide (KI) is only needed when there is a large amount of radioactive iodine in the environment. At this time,…