Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Batches of B.C. oysters recalled over toxin that causes paralytic shellfish poisoning
By Simon Little Online Journalist
According to the CFIA, paralytic shellfish toxins can naturally accumulate in bivalve shellfish such as oysters, clams, scallops and mussels. Continue reading
Scrapie, a disease related to mad cow, found in two Alberta flocks of sheep
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says some sheep in Alberta have been infected with scrapie, a fatal disease that affects the animals’ nervous system. Continue reading
Canadian food inspectors flagged 900 items from China over 2 years
The release of the information comes at a time of significant public interest in Canada about cross-border food inspections, especially those involving China. Continue reading
Eat Smart kale salad recalled due to risk of Listeria
The 794-gram bags were sold in Atlantic Canada and have an expiry date of July 17. Continue reading
Apricot Power brand apricot seeds recalled due to risk of cyanide poisoning
No illnesses have been associated with the products, but officials say anyone who has the products in their home should throw them out or return them to the point of purchase. Continue reading
Okanagan Animal Save raising concerns about hen cull at Shuswap egg farm
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
An animal welfare group is raising concerns about a hen cull on an egg farm in Salmon Arm. Continue reading
Meat-processing plant in B.C.’s Interior accused of improper offal disposal
By Travis Lowe Video Journalist
A veterinarian found a lower limb of a cow on her property, sparking concern about bovine tuberculosis. Continue reading
Recall issued for brewer’s yeast sold at Peterborough and Lindsay stores
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Jo Anne’s Place Health Foods 1-pound product is being recalled. Continue reading
Compliments chicken nuggets recalled over possible salmonella contamination
The affected products were sold in every province and territory except Quebec, the agency said on Wednesday. Continue reading
Deadly pig virus that has killed millions of piglets in the U.S. detected in Alberta for the second time
Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) causes severe diarrhea and death in suckling pigs and milder diarrhea in older pigs, according to the Alberta Government. Continue reading