A mother was shocked when she found what is believed to be a venomous spider in her pre-packed supermarket salad.
Dr Tanu Kapur, from Oadby, couldn't believe her eyes when the creature began rustling though her Asda Wild Rocket salad bag, which she had planned to use for the family's dinner that night.
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Dr Tanu Kapur, from Oadby, with the salad bag
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Dr Tanu Kapur, from Oadby, with the salad bag
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The spider
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The sider
Experts believe it is a false widow spider – the UK's most venomous arachnid.
After finding the spider, Dr Kapur telephoned the Oadby branch of Asda, where she had bought the rocket, to report the unexpected passenger.
However, she was left less than impressed with the initial response.
Dr Kapur said: "Just before opening it I noted a movement in the bag and stopped.
"There was a live spider inside the sealed bag of a variety I have not seen as household spider – it had a globular white body with black spots and short legs.
"I immediately called the local branch."
She said she was told the store manager wasn't available, but the person she spoke didn't express concern or offer any apologies.
She claimed the person said, "bring in the bag and we'll refund the £1 or call our head office".
Dr Kapur's son, Karan, 18, said: "We didn't know what it was at first, we thought it was a snail, because it was large and round, but then I saw the legs and realised it was a spider.
"We weren't sure what to do with it. If we let it into the garden it might breed, and then we'd have an army of them!"
The Mercury asked spider experts at Twycross Zoo to identify the creature.
Kevin Caley, research and conservation executive at the zoo, said: "We believe this is a false widow spider (steatoda nobilis).
"They can give quite a nasty bite, but reactions vary from person to person."
In February, it was reported in the Daily Mail that a man in Southampton collapsed after being bitten 10 times on the neck by a false widow.
Chris Galton, 31, was left with numerous 50 pence-sized red welts, and described feeling hot and nauseous, but made a full recovery.
The family have returned the bag, with the spider inside, to the store,
An Asda spokeswoman said once they had the spider a full investigation would be carried out to determine how it became trapped inside the bag.
She said: "All our salad is washed, but very occasionally a spider hangs around.
"We sincerely apologise for any distress caused by finding this spider and are happy to offer a refund on the salad.
"As soon as the product is returned to us we will investigate what has happened."
Source: www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk
Spinathon raises money for Kenya trip - Winsford Guardian
Spinathon raises money for Kenya trip
1:55pm Friday 8th June 2012 in News By Matthew Taylor
STUDENTS from the E-Act academy took part in a spinathon event at Asda in Winsford to raise money for a month-long trip to Africa.
Pupils from the school plan to visit Kenya next summer to help improve the lives of people in rural communities by assisting with schemes to protect wildlife habitats.
Each student must raise £4,000 to pay for their trip.
Students Liam Hunt and Jackson Leech managed to pedal continuously for three hours through sweltering heat on one of the hottest days of the year.
Corrine Leech of the E-Act Academy said: “The spinathon was great. The two boys were in good spirits all the way through. The money we raised was fabulous, considering the town was not very busy.”
DW gym loaned the bikes for the event, which raised £202. An under eighteens night at De Bees raised a further £346. Julie Clare clothing on Winsford Market have also donated £100 to the fund.
Businesses wishing to support students for the Kenya trip should contact Corrine on 01606 592300.
The academy would particularly like to hear from any taxi firms that would like to help the students get to Heathrow Airport when they fly out to Kenya.
Source: www.winsfordguardian.co.uk
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Latest plans: St Edmundsbury and Mid Suffolk councils - Bury Free Press
Here are the latest planning applications to be received by officials at St Edmundsbury and Mid Suffolk councils.
St Edmundsbury
Bury St Edmunds: SE/12/0550, Rawlinson Renault, Easlea Road, Moreton Hall, car showroom on existing sales forecourt and change of use of workshop to showroom, valet and MOT test bay, Mr J Rawlinson.
SE/12/0568, SE/12/0569/LB, 42 College Street, new boundary wall to rear garden with removal of partially collapsed boundary treatment, Mr and Mrs Winning.
SE/12/0545, SE/12/0546/LB, Radford House, 54 St Johns Street, change of use from offices to residential dwelling, Mr and Mrs M Gooden.
SE/12/0577, 7 Guildhall Street, change of use from retail to estate agent/letting agency, Taylor Engall.
SE/12/0628, 40 Guildhall Street, single storey infil extension to rear (following demolition of rear window extension), Mrs V Ingr.
SE/12/0592, first floor, Steering Wheel Garage, Eastgate Street, change of use from a place of worship to a dance studio, Miss L Adams.
SE/12/0634, 3 Klondyke, single storey rear extension (following demolition of utility room), Mrs R Moore.
SE/12/0640, The Lodge, 1 Woodford Gardens, Fornham Road, replace front first floor windows with Juliette balcony, Mr M Clarke.
SE/12/0683, Knights Lowe Accountants, Ventura House, Kempson Way, fell three silver birch trees, Mr P Knights.
SE/12/0682, Haberden Lodge, 71 Southgate Street, fell one poplar tree, Mr S Whisenant.
Brockley: SE/12/0572, Gulling Green Barn, Bury Road, tractor shed, Rigilbury Roots Ltd.
Chedburgh: SE/12/0681, Kings Park, reduce weeping willow in centre of park, Mr J Ward.
Culford: SE/12/0656, The Sawmill, Brandon Road, fell one horse chestnut tree, Mr P Johnston.
Great Barton: SE/12/0618, Conifers, School Lane, two storey front extension, Mary Robinson.
Hepworth: SE/12/0629, Turnpike Farm, Clay Lane, cartlodge, Mrs C Carter.
Horringer: SE/12/0443, Glebe Meadow, Chevington Road, first floor side extension; part single storey, two storey rear and side extension incorporating deck area at first floor (following demolition of existing extensions); single storey side and front extensions to provide garage and studio; reconstruct front entrance hall; external cladding, Ms K Siddall.
Ingham: SE/12/0623, Depot, Thetford Road, retain office and workshop without compliance with condition to allow unrestricted operating hours, Mr and Mrs MC Stennett.
SE/12/0542, Conifers, Culford Road, single storey side and rear extension (following demolition of conservatory), Mr I Hunter.
Ixworth: SE/12/0598, Dairy Farm, Thetford Road, replacement bunded slurry pit and separator, SW Cross & Sons.
Ousden: SE/12/0624, 1 Rectory Close, cartlodge/garage/store (following demolition of garage), Mr G Holland-Bosworth.
Stanningfield: SE/12/0617, Seymour Hall Farm House, Seymour Hall Farm, Saxes Lane, demolish pig rearing building and replace with modern building with bulk feed bin, M&W Duchesne.
Mid Suffolk
Barking: 1556/12, Colchester Barn, Needham Road, renewal of permission - extension to industrial workshop (in furtherance of development), Mr D Griffin.
Beyton: 1549/12, The Old Rectory, reduce beech tree overhanging garden of 6 Rectory Gardens, Mrs B Jones.
Haughley: 1495/12, 3 Millfields, pitched roof to existing single storey front flat roofed element, T&M Hart.
Rattesden: 1121/12, store No 4, The Airfield, High Town Green, change of use from storage and distribution to steel fabrication, Firstgrade.
1442/12, Church View, High Street, new log cabin effect garage (following demolition of wooden garage), Mr C Weeks.
Redgrave: 1391/12, 1392/12/LB, Money Pot Farm, Moneypot Hill, two storey extension; single storey side extension to form shed; replace cement render with lime; replace roof material with clay pantiles on north elevation and existing side extension; replace all windows in existing dwelling; insert two replacement doors in south elevation; two bay garage, Mr K Webb.
Rickinghall Superior: 1557/12, The Old Post Office, The Street, single storey rear extensions (following demolition of porch), Mr Stubbs.
Stowmarket: 1244/12, Lidl, Bury Road, part demolition and rebuild store; air conditioning system; replace delivery ramp; retain temporary store for six months, Lidl.
1398/12, 1 Sheridan Close, single storey side extension, Mr S Borley.
1450/12, 1452/12, land behind Hillcroft House (formerly Bradleys), Finborough Road, two storey side extension to provide 16-bed extension (following demolition of former Bradleys building), Healthcare Homes Group Ltd.
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Asda's New Potatoes: Amcor Flexibles and QV Foods Bring an Innovative, Gentle Steaming Solution to the UK Fresh Produce Market - ThomasNet Industrial News Room
AMCOR Flexibles
747 Bowman Ave.
Hagerstown, MD, 21740
USA
Press release date: May 22, 2012
Amcor Flexibles and QV Foods are passionate about providing the very best quality and taste to consumers. When Asda in the UK decided to develop two new delicious ready-to-cook potato products, QV Foods and Amcor Flexibles worked hand in hand to deliver an outstanding solution.
QV Foods is synonymous with the growing and marketing of high class potatoes. They created two exciting new ready-to-cook offerings for Asda: New Potatoes with a splash of mint oil, topped with melting rich butter and fragrant herbs and New Potatoes with a splash of fiery chilli oil, topped with a melting sun-dried tomato and basil butter. "We wanted to ensure that the packaging which protects the Asda New Potatoes also allows for optimum first time cooking" said Kevin Woods, Group Business Product Development Manager at QV Foods.
Amcor Flexibles provided the perfect solution with its Amcor ProtectValve self-venting system for microwave cooking. This easy-to-use system integrated into the lidding film means that the pack does not have to be pierced. It gives improved cooking results as it allows pressure to be built up inside the pack, steaming the product gently in its own juices and helping vitamin retention. The reduced cooking time versus conventional boiling significantly reduces the amount of energy used and it is also safer for the consumer as steam will only escape from a designated point on the lid - thus avoiding the risk of scalding. Amcor Flexibles has used its well-known P-Plus film in conjunction with the ProtectValve bringing enhanced shelf life as well as superior quality. "Not only have we delivered a perfect solution but also an innovation for UK consumers" says David Mayers, Sales Manager Fresh Produce, Amcor Flexibles Europe & Americas. "This is the first time Amcor's ProtectValve has been applied to lidding material for fresh produce in the UK." he added. Asda launched the two New Potato ready-to-cook recipes in April 2012 in both 360g and 590 g for the butter and herbs product and in 360g for the sun-dried chilli product. Amcor Flexibles Fresh Produce division is the original and leading supplier of solutions for the Fresh Produce market with a dedicated team of experienced food scientists across Europe and focus on customer partnership.
About Amcor Flexibles Europe & Americas
With 69 plants in 23 countries, Amcor Flexibles Europe & Americas, a division of Amcor, is a market leader and the world's largest supplier of flexible packaging. We deliver innovative packaging solutions and provide enhanced quality products for the food, beverage, pharma, personal care, medical and industrial markets. Its award winning approach towards sustainability makes Amcor Flexibles Europe & Americas the preferred partner for customers looking for responsible packaging solutions. For more information visit www.amcor.com.
About Amcor
Amcor Limited is a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, employing more than 33,000 people worldwide, operating in 42 countries across 300 sites. Amcor supplies a broad range of plastic (rigid and flexible), fibre, metal and glass packaging solutions to enhance the products consumers use in everyday life. Amcor also provides packaging-related services that help customers succeed through collaboration and innovation driven by art and science. Amcor is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. For more information visit www.amcor.com.
About QV Foods
QV Foods is a wholly owned subsidiary of its parent company, AH Worth, a family business based in Lincolnshire. It operates from purpose built factories in Holbeach - Lincolnshire, March - Cambridgeshire & Inchture - Perthshire, whilst farming 4,500 acres of prime Lincolnshire land. QV offers a wealth of knowledge and expertise throughout the supply chain of fresh and prepared potatoes and vegetables. Our asset base and business structure provide a sound basis for continued growth. We continually reinvest in source development, new product offerings and varieties to ensure that the business remains at the forefront in product development and innovation. The management team prides itself in understanding each customer's unique demands and tailoring services to exceed expectations. For more information visit www.qvfoods.com.
David Mayers
Sales Manager
Amcor Flexibles Europe & Americas
Fresh Produce
T: + 44 7966 536394
E: david.mayers@amcor.com
Kevin Woods
Group Business Development Manager
QV Foods/Fresh Approach
T: +44 7740025992
E: kevin.woods@qvfoods.com
Communication Manager
Amcor Flexibles Europe & Americas
Fresh, Dairy, Capsules
T: +33 6 07 11 22 86
E: karen.quirchove@amcor.com
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