At least five people in British Columbia have been confirmed with E. coli infections linked to unpasteurized cheese, prompting a recall and a public warning from health officials.
The British Columbia Centre for Disease Control
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Risk of E. coli, Listeria spurs warning about Polonia Sausage House products
Inspectors from Vancouver Coastal Health have discovered a local family-owned business did not use proper processing in the production of meat products including sausages and salami, which could allow for growth of potentially deadly bacteria.
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More confirmed ill in outbreak linked to fresh cucumbers; no recall yet
As the patient count continues to increase, investigators in Canada are looking look for clues in an ongoing Salmonella Infantis outbreak health officials say is linked to long English cucumbers.
The Public Health Agency of
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Salmonella triggers national recall of pub style chicken burgers in Canada
Sofina Foods Inc. is recalling Janes brand Pub Style Chicken Burgers from the marketplace because of a risk of possible Salmonella contamination.
According to the recall notice posted on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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At least one ill in Canada; PediaSure, Ensure, other nutrition drinks recalled
The maker of some of North America’s best known “dense nutrition” liquids, which are frequently used for young children and elderly or sick adults, is recalling more products in relation to at least one illness.
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Canada’s top food safety agency reports on strategic progress
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is out with a progress report on the strategic framework it launched last year known as “Responding to Today, Building for the Future” (RTBF).
“At that time, we promised
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Test shows Listeria monocytogenes in smoked salmon; recall underway
Canadian food safety officials are investigating smoked salmon marketed by Monsieur Émile Smokehouse after government testing found Listeria monocytogenes in the company’s product.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency posted a recall of several smoked salmon
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Canada’s deadly Salmonella outbreak spurs another recall
Loblaw Companies Ltd. is recalling certain $10 brand frozen “Chicken Fries” from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
As of Oct. 2, there have been 433
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New U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal maintains status quo on food safety
The new U.S.-Mexico-Canada-Agreement, USMCA contains food safety provisions not unlike the North American Free Trade Agreement it seeks to replace, but not the kind of changes some wanted.
Fulfilling one of President Donald J. Trump’s
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Belleisle Foods initiates recall of coleslaw because of Listeria risk
A company in Canada is recalling its coleslaw because of possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Belleisle Foods Ltd. distributed the coleslaw in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, according to
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Canada warns public about danger of Salmonella in raw breaded chicken
Canada’s Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health is warning the public about the risk of Salmonella illnesses from frozen raw breaded chicken products.
“Canadians need to be aware that even though these products may
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