Baby formula recalled due to rancidity, off-colour product
The CFIA says there have been reported illness associated with the consumption of the product, but it did not specify how many were affected. Continue reading
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Anthrax killed 7 animals in Saskatchewan. Here’s what you need to know about the disease
The presence of anthrax, which occurs naturally, was confirmed through laboratory testing on the deceased livestock. Continue reading
Listeria contamination concerns prompt recall of Rosemount brand diced chicken
The suspect product was sold in most, and possibly all provinces. Continue reading
CFIA says ‘zombie deer disease’ isn’t in Canadian meat. Here’s why some experts are still worried
According to some advocates and researchers, the disease is adapting and warrants more scrutiny and preventative action. Continue reading
Police investigating reports of infant formula tampering at 2 Edmonton Walmart stores
Edmonton police are investigating two incidents of baby food allegedly being tampered with at two Walmart stores in south Edmonton. Continue reading
Some Celebrate-brand frozen profiteroles and eclairs recalled over salmonella
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The recall covers mini chocolate eclairs, classical profiteroles/classic profiteroles and egg nog profiteroles. Continue reading
No health hazard at Barrhaven Farm Boy after customer reports worms in salmon: Ottawa Public Health
A customer says they found worms “moving around” in salmon they bought at the Farm Boy on Woodroffe Avenue in Barrhaven. Continue reading
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