The Fruit Of Violence: Now There’s A Warrant
Remember Mr. Alex Montreuil, the man who was assaulted at Jewish General Hospital in Montreal by a woman who threw his known life threatening food allergen (tomato) in his face? She missed a Criminal Court appearance yesterday, June 3rd, and a warrant has been issued for her arrest. After five and a half long months, […]
Peanut Butter Cover Up (This Gets Ugly)
In May of 2012, we learned that a student at Walt Disney Elementary School in a class of non-verbal special needs students had been exposed to peanuts, his allergen, because the teachers had the kids make peanut butter sandwiches as part of an alphabet lesson on the letter S, causing an allergic reaction. The entire special […]
Criminal Charges Finally Laid After Assault With Deadly Allergen
I have stayed in touch with Alex Montreuil, the Montreal man who was attacked with his allergen during an argument at Jewish General Hospital’s Atrium coffee shop. The attack occurred on September 5, 2012, at which time his female attacker threw the food she knew that he is deathly allergic to (tomato) into his face, […]
UPDATE: Criminal Charges Not Yet Processed Four Months After Allergy Assault
Alex Montreuil was attacked on September 5, 2012 at the Jewish General Hospital Atrium coffee shop in Montreal, Quebec, when a woman who was arguing with him picked up a sandwich containing tomato slices and threw it onto his face. This is assault with a weapon causing bodily harm. What makes this case of particular […]
Newstalk1010 Interview: Bell Canada Removes Poinsettias To Protect Allergic Employee
I had the pleasure of being a guest on Jim Richards’ NEWSTALK1010 radio show today. I was asked to comment on the controversy concerning the removal of poinsettia plants from a Bell Canada building in Mississauga. You can read the original news story by clicking here. The removal of the plants is to protect an […]
How To Survive In Jail With Food Allergies
On July 2, 2012, Michael Saffioti age 22 turned himself in to police for a warrant stemming from a missed court appearance. At booking, a medical professional was informed of his life-threatening dairy allergy and severe asthma, and he had a letter from his doctor and appropriate medication. He expected to be sent to the […]
Criminal Charges Laid After Man’s Allergen Thrown In His Face
On Wednesday September 5, 2012, the day after the deadly shooting at Pauline Marois’ Parti Quebecois victory rally, Mr. Alex Montreuil was assaulted at the Jewish General Hospital by a French speaking female customer, who was enraged that he placed his order in English. What brings this matter within my bailiwick is that Mr. Montreuil was placing […]
Sample 504 Plan, Free To Click And Print
This sample 504 plan was graciously provided to me by a reader. His son is allergic to peanuts and tree nuts, and these are the accommodations that were made for him to attend elementary school safely and inclusively. Please feel free to share this article with anyone you feel it may help and in your […]
Regulatory Thresholds For Major Food Allergens?
Regulatory Thresholds For Major Food Allergens?* In December 2012, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a notice requesting comments “relevant to conducting a risk assessment to establish regulatory thresholds for major food allergens.” Please take the time to submit your comments to the FDA, since this is the only way the food allergic community’s voice […]