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Tragic: 14-Year-Old Model Dies After Working In Gruelling 12-Hour Chinese Fashion Show

Hayley Malan

A 14-year-old Russian model has died after a grueling 12-hour fashion show in China.

Vlada Dzyuba reportedly collapsed just before walking out onto the catwalk in Shanghai, The Siberian Times reported.

The teen was found to be suffering from chronic meningitis “compounded by severe exhaustion” and remained in a coma for two days before she passed away.

Vlada reportedly collapsed after her temperature soared while she was waiting for her next appearance.

It is believed tht the young model was too ‘scared’ to ask for medical help and was working well over her contract of a maximum three hours a week.

It is alleged that the 14-year-old was unable to be taken to hospital for treatment because she did not have medical insurance, despite being on a three-month contract with a prominent Chinese modeling agency.

It is unclear who is to blame for her not having medical insurance.

The recruitment of  young female models in China is on the rise, often between 14 and 16,  from Russia and especially Siberia to work at catwalk shows.

The topic was uncovered in a documentary Extreme Model Factory by presenter Reggie Yates in his 2015 Extreme Russia series.

Vlada’s mother was not able to reach her daughter before she died, and she told the television programme NTV: “She was calling me, saying ‘Mama, I am so tired. I so much want to sleep.”

“I didn’t sleep myself and was calling her constantly, begging her to go to hospital,” she added.

Vlada’s family has contacted the Russian state to ask for help finding answers.

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Freshcut Veggies Recalled Across U.S. and Canada

Implicated brands include Mann’s, Walmart, Trader Joe’s, HEB, Sysco and more

Mann Packing Co. Inc. has announced a recall of almost 150 freshcut vegetable products nationwide, in both USA and Canada.

The recall is due to of a positive test showing Listeria contamination.

The recall includes a wide variety of “minimally processed vegetable products” which are packaged under several different brands including:

A random test by Canadian officials has indicated Listeria monocytogenes contamination of one of the products. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency then informed Mann Packing of the test result.

Consumers are now urged to check their homes for unused portions of the affected products and immediately dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

“Mann Packing is issuing this recall out of an abundance of caution. To date, public health officials have not reported any illnesses associated with these products,” according to the news release from the Salinas, CA, produce company.

Mann has distributed the recalled products throughout the United States and Canada.

The affected products have “best if used by” dates from Oct. 11 through Oct. 20 listed on the front of the packaging.

A full list of the recalled products distributed at retail and foodservice, including product names, brands, UPC codes and “best if used by” dates is available by clicking here.

Any person who has consumed any of the recalled fresh produce — which includes veggie trays, shaved and chopped vegetables, rice dishes, various slaws, and salad kits — and developed symptoms of Listeria infection, are asked to immediately seek medical attention and tell their doctors about the possible exposure to the bacteria.

It can possibly take up to 70 days after exposure for listeriosis symptoms to develop, so any person who has eaten the recalled products should monitor themselves for the coming weeks.

Symptoms may include fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.

Listeria monocytogenes can also cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young kids, frail or elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems, including cancer patients and organ transplant recipients.

Mann Packing is reportedly cooperating with U.S. and Canadian health officials on this recall, according to the company’s news release.

The produce company has been contacting all affected customers to confirm that the recalled product is removed from store shelves.

“As an owner of this company and a mom, providing safe and healthy foods to our consumers and their families is always our top priority,” said Gina Nucci, director of corporate marketing for Mann. “This voluntary recall is a reflection of our commitment to ensuring the safety of our consumers.”

The following brands of fresh vegetable products are included in the recall:

It’s also important to note that recall notices do not expire, so you should always refer to the product codes and dates and packaging when becoming aware of a recall. You can also visit the Kids Safety Network website regularly to keep up to date with all important recall notices.

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