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Canadian Food Inspection Agency announces recall of mushrooms in B.C., AlbertaThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced the recall of Baekdu Peak branded enoki mushrooms that were sold in B.C. and AlbertaHealthNov 17
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Cows in Europe are getting lumpy skin disease. Will your cheese cost more?In July, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) imposed restrictions on dairy imports from four European nations over an outbreak of something called “Lumpy Skin Disease.”ConsumerDec 1
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B.C. ostrich cull started a ‘new kind of war’ after birds gunned down, family saysThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) carried out the cull at the farm last week and confirmed that the flock of 300 to 330 ostriches had been shot dead.CanadaNov 10
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Supreme Court to issue decision next week on if it will hear case of B.C. ostrichesA list of leave applications that will be ruled upon on Thursday includes the challenge by Universal Ostrich Farms to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s order.EnvironmentOct 31
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B.C. sees 1st avian flu outbreaks since January as 9 confirmed in poultry stocksA list published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency shows the virus has been detected in nine commercial poultry flocks in the region over the last two weeks.CanadaOct 28
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CFIA confirms death of ostrich at B.C. farmThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency says an ostrich that was part of a B.C. flock that was recently issued a last-minute stay of a cull order by the Supreme Court of Canada has died.EnvironmentOct 4
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RCMP says they will ‘take the time necessary’ to execute search warrant at B.C. ostrich farmThis comes after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency applied for a search warrant and ordered the cull of 400 ostriches following an avian flu outbreak on the farm.EnvironmentSep 22
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‘Your Fresh Market’ broccoli florets recalled in six provinces over Salmonella riskThe CFIA has recalled Your Fresh Market broccoli florets in six provinces due to possible Salmonella contamination, urging consumers not to eat or distribute the product.ConsumerNov 29
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Kelowna CFIA office vandalized with fecal matter, eggsThere is no word from police on whether this incident has any connection to a recent cull of ostriches at a farm in Edgewood, where avian flu had been detected last December.CrimeNov 10
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Some Yoplait YOP drinkable yogurt recalled in Canada due to plastic piecesA nationwide recall has been issued for some YOP drinkable yogurt products after Yoplait Canada cautioned of the presence of plastic pieces.ConsumerNov 23
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B.C. animal sanctuary ‘devastated’ after euthanizing animals due to avian fluCritteraid, an animal sanctuary in B.C.'s interior, says it is "devastated" and facing a "heartbreaking" experience after a case of avian flu was discovered.HealthNov 10
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Critteraid peacocks saved from euthanasia after avian flu discoveryThere was concern that Critteraid would have to euthanize its two peacocks, Jake and Nicolaj, and said they were not exposed to the disease and tested negative.HealthDec 1
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Infant formula recalled over potential botulism contamination, CFIA warnsThe CFIA is warning parents not to use ByHeart infant formula over possible botulism contamination. All unexpired products are included in the recall.ConsumerNov 15
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B.C. farm says it will ask Supreme Court of Canada to stop the cull of 400 ostrichesThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency had first ordered the slaughter on Dec. 31, 2024, during an outbreak of H5N1 avian flu that killed 69 ostriches.CanadaSep 13
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B.C. animal sanctuary says it’s faced ‘unjustified hate’ after avian flu reportedThe animal sanctuary says it's pushing back against misinformation, which has included two petitions incorrectly suggesting a forced cull was underway.HealthNov 12
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Death at B.C. ostrich farm deemed ‘not suspicious,’ say RCMPChest compressions and other life-saving measures were taken as paramedics rushed to the scene, but despite the best efforts of emergency services, the man passed away.CanadaNov 4
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Ostrich cull complete at B.C. farm, flock of birds shot dead, CFIA saysA Global News camera operator at the scene of the Universal Ostrich Farm said gunshots were first heard around 6 p.m. on Thursday.CanadaNov 7
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Calgary petting zoo, farm remains closed as 20 people referred for avian flu testingButterfield Acres, a popular Calgary-area petting zoo, remains closed after nine cases of avian flu were found at the facility in mid-October. Twenty people are undergoing tests.CanadaOct 26
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Gunshots heard as CFIA officers move in at B.C. ostrich farm at centre of avian flu disputeThe CFIA said the farm owners failed to report the initial cases of illness and deaths when the herd was infected.CanadaNov 6
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‘Presence of insects’ prompts recall of Canadian soup mixThe recall notice pertains to the Mitchell's Soup Co. brand Curried Chickpea Stew Mix. The agency said Mitchell’s was recalling the 374 g packet of the product.CanadaOct 27