Canadian officials have cleared avocados as the source behind an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella infections. They have determined the source of the Salmonella is frozen corn.
“There are now 84 Salmonella illnesses reported across 5 provinces. Based on the investigation findings to date, the outbreak is linked to Alasko brand
Continue Reading Officials say outbreak is caused by frozen corn, not fresh avocados
As of this afternoon there have been 506 confirmed cases of Salmonella Newport illness in Canada linked to a Salmonella outbreak associated with onions. Officials in the U.S. have not posted an outbreak update since Sept. 1.
The total in Canada has increased by 49 people since the most
Continue Reading Canada posts new patient count in onion outbreak; nothing new reported by U.S. for two weeks
Canadian officials are reporting there are dozens of patients in a Salmonella outbreak related to fresh peaches. In the U.S. 68 people in nine states have been sickened. Recalls are underway in both countries.
Prima Wawona in California distributed the implicated peaches in bags and bulk bins, according to public
Continue Reading Canadian officials investigating Salmonella outbreak linked to U.S. peaches
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 Canada went public with information about the outbreak on Oct. 19, reporting 45 people across
Continue Reading More confirmed ill in outbreak linked to fresh cucumbers; no recall yet
They still haven’t found the specific source of the contamination, but U.S. officials say a deadly E. coli outbreak traced to “leafy greens” is over.
The outbreak hit Canada as well, but public health officials there declared the outbreak over on Jan. 10. They alerted the public about the
Continue Reading U.S. officials say E. coli outbreak linked to leafy greens is over
Little information is available to the public in the U.S. or Canada more than six weeks into a deadly E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to romaine lettuce.
The risk is ongoing in both countries, officials report. Canadian officials are suggesting consumers in some provinces avoid all romaine lettuce. Government
Continue Reading Deadly outbreak tied to romaine ongoing; no recall, few details
Frozen raspberries imported from China were the source of 615 confirmed cases of norovirus in Quebec between March and July of this year, and of 15 cases in Minnesota in August of 2016.
The Quebec outbreak included clients and staff at seven seniors’ residences, two daycare centers and one hotel
Continue Reading Outbreaks in Quebec, Twin Cities traced to Chinese raspberries
Sixteen days after public health officials in Canada revealed they have been investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen, raw chicken products the country’s food safety agency posted a recall of President’s Choice brand chicken nuggets.
The Public Health Agency of Canada posted its outbreak notice on June 26 warning
Continue Reading Loblaw’s recalls chicken nuggets linked to Salmonella outbreak
To curb an ongoing Hepatitis A outbreak traced to frozen organic fruit sold at Costco stores in Canada, the retailer is offering free vaccinations to consumers, as it did in 2013 when a similar outbreak was linked to another frozen fruit product. 
The current outbreak linked to Nature’s Touch brand
Continue Reading Costco offers vaccines, denies liability and declares dividend
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with federal and provincial public health partners to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Infantis in eight provinces. To date, the source of this outbreak has not been identified, but the investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as new information
Continue Reading 34 Sick With Salmonella Infantis in Canada
