Public health officials have now identified more than 100 patients in an outbreak of E. coli infections related to the Saskatoon Farm restaurant and bakery in Canada.

The Alberta Health Services announced the number of patients stands at 107 as of Aug. 15, up from 49 on Aug. 5. Of

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Jabbour Export/Import Ltd. is recalling AlBurj brand tahina and halawa because of possible Salmonella contamination.

The recalled products have been sold in Alberta, CA.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the consumers should not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled products.

There is concern that consumers may have
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with sensitivity to sulfites not to eat I’m Real brand Dehydrated Premium Mango because it contains sulfites, which are not properly declared on the label.

The recalled I’m Real Brand Dehydrated Premium Mango comes in “300g” (10.6-ounce) white plastic packaging. People
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) Environmental Public Health in Edmonton, Canada, is investigating to determine the source of five confirmed cases of E. coli O157:H7 and  Mama Nita’s Filipino Cuisine restaurant is the suspected source of the outbreak.

While the investigation into the exact cause is ongoing, AHS during the past
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