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Health Matters: Canadian Food Inspection Agency set to cut 1,300 jobsThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency is reportedly set to cut more than 1,300 jobs. That’s according to the agriculture union, which says it categorically denounces the layoffs that are part of new federal cost cutting measures. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Jan. 29, 2026.Health MattersJan 29
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Real Canadian Superstore fined $10K for misleading ‘Product of Canada’ displaysThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) fined Real Canadian Superstore $10,000 after saying maple leaf decals were placed beside products that did not originate in Canada. Loblaw stated it takes labelling seriously, citing human error and apologizing for any confusion.CanadaFeb 20
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Health Matters: CFIA expands Pizza Pops recall to include more productsA Pizza Pops recall announced before Christmas has been expanded as even more Pillsbury products are now linked to a possible e-coli contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says the recall now involves several flavours of pizza pops, including three cheese, pepperoni, deluxe, and three meat. Katherine Ward has this story and more for...Health MattersJan 26
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Health Matters: No Name beef burgers recalled due to E. coli concernsThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for no name brand beef burgers due to a possible E. Coli contamination. The patties were sold across the country and have a best before date of May 5th 2026. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Jan. 13, 2025.Health MattersJan 13
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Health Matters: Si Ji Mei brand egg sheets recalled due to salmonella concernsThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for certain Wuhan egg sheets due to concerns about a possible salmonella contamination. The sheets were sold in both Alberta and British Columbia. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Jan. 5, 2025.Health MattersJan 5
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Health Matters: Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops recalled due to E. coli concernsThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a national recall for certain Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops with pepperoni and bacon. The move comes amid concerns the product could be contaminated with E.coli. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Dec. 22, 2025Health MattersDec 22, 2025
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Iranian pistachios recalled due to salmonella risk, CFIA confirmsMore pistachios and pistachio-related products have been recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) due to potential salmonella risk. The agency confirmed to Global News on Tuesday that the pistachios involved in the current recalls were imported from Iran, though did not say if it was from a specific crop.HealthNov 25, 2025
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Health Matters: Enoki mushrooms recalled due to listeria concernsThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Baekdu Peak enoki mushrooms after concerns about listeria contamination. There have been no reported illnesses associated with this recall but the agency is urging anyone who may have purchased the product to throw them out or immediately return them. Nathaniel Dove has this story and...Health MattersNov 18, 2025
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Health Matters: Cull of ostriches at B.C. farm completedThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency has completed its cull of more than 300 ostriches at a B.C. farm. This marks the end of a months-long legal fight by the farm owners after an outbreak of avian flu late last year. Nivrita Ganguly has this story and more in Health Matters for Nov. 14, 2025.Health MattersNov 14, 2025
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B.C. ostrich cull: Canada ‘waged war’ by gunning down birds in middle of night, family saysOn Monday, Katie Pasitney, whose mother co-owns the British Columbia ostrich farm, expressed her outrage, stating that the ostriches were “gunned down in the middle of the night by cowards by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency,” and added that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) did not notify them about the impending gunfire. “That night...EnvironmentNov 10, 2025
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Kelowna CFIA office vandalized over the weekendThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency office in Kelowna was vandalized over the weekend. Someone smeared feces over the windows and door and also threw eggs at the outside.Global News at 5:30 OkanaganNov 10, 2025
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CFIA completes cull at Edgewood ostrich farmThe owners of the Universal Ostrich Farm are reeling after their flock was culled. A nearly year-long legal battle came to an end Thursday after the Supreme Court denied the farm’s last possible appeal and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency swiftly moved in to destroy the birds. Kylie Stanton explains.EnvironmentNov 7, 2025
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Ostrich cull complete at B.C. farm, flock of birds shot dead, CFIA saysCanadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) completed the cull of 300 to 330 ostriches on an Edgewood, B.C, farm Thursday night. The owners of the farm had been fighting the cull, which was ordered after an outbreak of avian flu that killed 70 ostriches.CanadaNov 7, 2025
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Surge of avian flu outbreaks at B.C. poultry farmsFarmers and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are dealing with a surge of avian flu outbreaks at B.C. poultry farms. Taya Fast reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCNov 6, 2025
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Health Matters: Pen appears empty after B.C. ostriches culledA Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) operation to kill hundreds of ostriches at a B.C. farm has come to a close. On Thursday, the last legal roadblock to the cull was lifted when the Supreme Court of Canada declined to hear their final appeal. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for...Global News Morning BCNov 7, 2025
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Soup mix recalled after insects found in some packagesThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is recalling Mitchell’s Soup Co. Curried Chickpea stew mix after insects were found in some of the packages. The packets have a best before date of Sept. 2026.CanadaOct 28, 2025
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: Oct. 7The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is denying an attempt by the Universal Ostrich Farm to have a veterinarian perform their own independent blood tests. Also, Lake Country is telling residents that have been living at a campground site full-time they have to go because of safety and infrastructure concerns.Oct 7, 2025
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Health Matters: Barrhaven Market brand organic pistachio kernels recalledThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency says Barrhaven Market brand organic pistachio kernels are being taken off the shelves in Nepean, Ontario due to possible Salmonella contamination. This includes units sold up to and including October 5th. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Monday Oct. 6, 2025.Health MattersOct 6, 2025
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Health Matters: CFIA expands pistachio recallMore pistachio products have been recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency due to possible Salmonella contamination. This recall is linked to an ongoing investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.Health MattersOct 3, 2025
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Fate of ostriches at B.C. farm triggers uproar from both sides of Canada-U.S. borderB.C.’s Universal Ostrich Farm is awaiting a Supreme Court decision on the fate of roughly 400 ostriches, as the daughter of one of the farm’s co-owners speaks out against the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. At a press conference Thursday with U.S. billionaire philanthropist and animal rights advocate John Catsimatidis, Katie Pasitney said Canadian leaders need...CanadaOct 2, 2025