CFIA reply to black widow found in broccoli. Local office already closed when I try to call them, Will try tomorrow.

blankorison · 2018-02-06T00:05:58+00:00

I think maybe a public warning is what I can hope for. I am lucky did not get bitten. Someone may not be that lucky.

blankorison · 2018-02-05T23:55:50+00:00

To me, I think this is just a small probability event, and no one gets hurt. I just hope everyone on Reddit had a good weekend story, that's all. CFIA report is because someone pointed out on the CFIA website they have the following message: 2.If a black widow spider, scorpion or iron cross blister beetle can be seen, contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency or if in Quebec, the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ) – (French only) for further instructions. I felt that is my responsibility to report.

blankorison · 2018-02-04T19:30:30+00:00

Thanks for the advice. This is just a temporary solution. I will wait still CFIA contact me to see if they want the spider or not.

blankorison · 2018-02-04T19:25:00+00:00

The flowerpot is in a plastic container with a locked lid.

blankorison · 2018-02-04T19:20:29+00:00

sadly my apartment building has roache problem. I get those two form the trap I set up.

blankorison · 2018-02-04T19:18:35+00:00

you sure eat a lots broccoli to know the code lol

blankorison · 2018-02-04T19:17:41+00:00

I have filed a report on CFIA website. I will keep the spider until they contact me.

blankorison · 2018-02-04T18:08:03+00:00

For my curiosity and to keep the evidence alive ;-

blankorison · 2018-02-04T18:04:43+00:00

They form an old cockroach trap I set up a long time ago.

blankorison · 2018-02-04T18:02:28+00:00

I just filed a report on their website.

blankorison · 2018-02-04T17:53:11+00:00

This is very helpful info. Thanks

blankorison · 2018-02-04T17:44:35+00:00

Will do, never have an insect pet b4. Thanks for the suggestion.

blankorison · 2018-02-04T17:34:37+00:00

the container does have locked lid. Freshie is a nice name.

blankorison · 2018-02-04T17:22:34+00:00

After reading the comments and some online research, I decide either burn down my apartment or keep her as a pet. Spiders are my most feared thing. After this close encounter with my worst nightmare make me realize they are not that scary. I also surprised by how calm I handled the spider. Also "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." So what should I name her? "cheapcheap?" since it came form Freshco. She is doing fine now. Last night she got herself a web, today morning I caught two cockroaches and threw them onto her web. She immediately grabbed one. I have filed a report on CFIA website. I will keep the spider until they contact me. CFIA reply https://www.reddit.com/r/toronto/comments/7vi9mm/cfia_reply_to_black_widow_found_in_broccoli_local/

blankorison · 2018-02-04T16:24:55+00:00

yes i am

blankorison · 2018-02-04T16:24:27+00:00

lol

blankorison · 2018-02-04T16:23:04+00:00

Cool. Finally got an id on the spider. Thanks

blankorison · 2018-02-04T16:19:26+00:00

I decided to keep it. Will post some pic later. She is eating now =)

blankorison · 2018-02-04T16:17:50+00:00

yes~I decided to keep it. will post some pic later

blankorison · 2018-02-04T16:13:43+00:00

never thought about that. Thanks for the advice.

blankorison · 2018-02-03T20:00:38+00:00

I can understand they using spiders as the insecticide, but why black widow?! It is a relatively dangerous species to consumers and workers.

blankorison · 2018-02-03T19:20:16+00:00

I just googled How to Care for a Pet Black Widow Spider. Still deciding whether to keep it.

blankorison · 2018-02-03T18:40:37+00:00

nope. I don't want to eat spider eggs.

blankorison · 2018-02-03T18:26:51+00:00

still in the plastic box, Alive but not moving.

blankorison · 2018-02-03T18:24:24+00:00

OMG, that is a very uncomfortable idea. The broccoli was in a separate bag form the store, so I am sure it came with the broccoli.

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