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A recent outbreak of salmonella contamination has led to the recall of cantaloupe in 32 states. Approximately 100 people have been infected, with 45 individuals requiring hospitalization. The outbreak has been linked to both whole and pre-cut cantaloupes, with affected products identified by specific stickers and best-by dates. The Aldi brand and several other pre-cut cantaloupe brands have been affected. Additionally, Canada has reported 63 cases of salmonella connected to this outbreak. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that poppy stickers which are issued by the Royal Canadian Legion have pins which while exchanging defaces the sacred symbol and thus violates registered trademark.

The article profiles the GetGlue web service, where users discuss television shows on a social network that rewards participation with stickers sent through the mail. Topics discussed include media company Shaw Media's partnership with GetGlue, GetGlue's goal of encouraging people to watch television programs live as they air, and promotions GetGlue runs with specific shows popular in Canada such as "Top Chef Canada" or "Hockey Night in Canada." GetGlue's founder Alex Iskold is mentioned.

The article reports on the launching of a sticker campaign by Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA), which condemns the high prices of dairy products in Canada. Pizza boxes were delivered with stickers to promote fair dairy prices across the nation. This move is intended to inform pie eaters that restaurant owners are cheesed off on the dairy prices. According to CRFA, restaurant operators are only earning a small amount on every pizza, due to the high cost of cheese.

The cereal aisle just got a little more arty. Quaker Canada and Downtown Partners have come up with the concept of featuring children's artwork on Quaker's new Life Cinnamon Swirl and Life Original. Gone are the traditional packaging musts, replaced by a stick figure playing soccer, flowers, fish and dinosaurs-all made using pieces of Life cereal. The first designs will hit shelves this summer. Kids ages seven to 10 from across Canada can enter a contest to have their own cereal art depicted on boxes in early 2005.