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
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Meat-processing plant in B.C.’s Interior accused of improper offal disposal
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
Kale salad mix recalled due to possible Listeria contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says certain Eat Smart brand Sweet Kale Vegetable Salad Bags are being recalled due to possible Listeria contamination. Continue reading
Canadian study finds 14% of sausages contain meats not on the label
“How is mutton getting into significant amount of these products, even in the trace level?” said the study’s lead author Robert Hanner. “We don’t know.” Continue reading
Betty’s and Nancy’s Fancy baked goods recalled due to possible mice contamination
The agency says the products may be unsafe due to possible contamination from mice infestation at the manufacturing plant. Continue reading
Milk vodka? Federal government opens consultations on definition of vodka
Canadian rules are tight. Vodka can only be made from grain or potatoes, must be filtered through charcoal and must be as colourless and odourless as possible. Continue reading
Salmon Village brand Atlantic salmon nuggets recalled over listeria concerns
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Listeria contamination may cause symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, fever, muscle aches, severe headaches and neck stiffness. Continue reading