E.coli
How climate change could make your food less safe to eat
Climate change could mean more outbreaks of foodborne illness, researchers say. Continue reading
These are the most common food-borne illnesses and what foods carry them
Chicken, shellfish and raw vegetables can all carry potentially dangerous pathogens. Continue reading
Boil water advisory in effect for several Longueuil streets
The City of Longueuil has issued a boil water advisory for the Fatima area after laboratory tests showed E.coli bacteria in a water sample. Continue reading
Walkerton residents worry about Ford government’s Bill 66
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
If Bill 66 passes, the province, developers and municipalities could, in theory, bypass some regulations, provided a development could prove it would create jobs and generate an economic benefit. Continue reading
U.S. health officials declare romaine lettuce food poisoning outbreak over
The outbreak blamed on romaine lettuce didn’t kill anyone, but 25 people were hospitalized in the U.S., while 29 were sickened in Canada. Continue reading
Adam Bros. Farming cauliflower, lettuce recalled due to possible E.Coli contamination
The recall was triggered by another recall in the U.S., which resulted from an investigation into a food-related outbreak of E. coli linked to the consumption of romaine lettuce. Continue reading
22 people sickened by E. coli in romaine lettuce, Canadian officials say
Since health officials first warned about eating romaine lettuce, there have been four new cases of E. coli related to the salad greens. Continue reading
Time to scrap romaine lettuce? Food experts say the E.coli-ridden green can be replaced
One food expert predicts the E. coli contamination in romaine lettuce will persist for years to come. Continue reading
New rapid testing kit could prevent future widespread E. coli alerts: Western University researchers
The goal is to identify that same strain of E. coli, known as 0157, in your food before it ever leaves the processing plant. Continue reading
SMDHU warning residents not to eat romaine lettuce after E. coli outbreak
According to an update from the Public Health Agency of Canada, as of Wednesday, there were 19 confirmed cases of E. coli across the country. Continue reading