E.coli

• 5 people hospitalized in E. coli outbreak linked to Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops

  Canada’s public health agency reports a fifth hospitalization in an E. coli outbreak linked to recalled Pillsbury Pizza Pops that has sickened 23 people nationwide.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2025
  
• Swimming closed at Multiple Metro Vancouver beaches due to elevated E. coli levels

  The advisories include English Bay, Kitsilano Beach, Second Beach, Sunset Beach, Third Beach, Dundarave Beach and Lions Bay Beach, as well as Trout Lake.

  Health

  Jul 17, 2025
  
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• Why are young adults getting colorectal cancer? E. coli may be a clue

  Exposure to a bacterial toxin in childhood may be playing a key role in the global rise of early onset of colorectal cancer, according to a new study.

  Health

  Apr 30, 2025
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• E. coli concerns prompt cheese recall in several Canadian provinces

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the recall alert for Morbier de Scey and Raclette de Scey cheeses sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Quebec.

  Health

  Feb 25, 2025
• McDonald’s E. coli outbreak: no more safety risk as U.S. FDA closes probe

  The outbreak, which was first reported in October, sickened at least 104 people in 14 states, including one person who died and 34 who were hospitalized.

  Health

  Dec 3, 2024
• More organic carrots are recalled in Canada over E.coli outbreak

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has expanded its recall of organic baby and full-size carrots due to potential E. coli contamination.

  Health

  Nov 28, 2024
• Canada echoes U.S. warning over carrots in deadly E. coli outbreak

  The CFIA has recalled E. coli-tainted carrots, following a U.S. health warning about the contaminated produce linked to one death and dozens of illnesses.

  Health

  Nov 19, 2024
• Organic carrots sold in Canada, U.S. recalled in deadly E.coli outbreak

  The FDA and CDC say public health officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to several brands of recalled organic whole-bagged carrots and baby carrots.

  Health

  Nov 18, 2024
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• McDonald’s CEO apologizes for E.coli outbreak, as U.S. sales rebound

  Chris Kempczinski, McDonald's chairman, president and CEO, said it was the first major public health issue tied to McDonald's in more than 40 years.

  Consumer

  Oct 29, 2024
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• McDonald’s E.coli outbreak linked to California farm as other chains axe onions

  A California-based produce company was the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E.coli food poisoning outbreak at McDonald’s, officials with the restaurant chain said .

  Health

  Oct 25, 2024