Food Poisoning

• Going on a resort vacation? What to avoid to lower risk of food poisoning

  After hundreds of Canadians fell ill at a Mexican resort, experts warn that contaminated food and water can lead to serious illnesses.

  Health

  Feb 28
  
• Family files lawsuit after Toronto mother, son die on vacation in Dominican Republic

  The family of a Toronto mother and son who died after getting food poisoning during their stay at a Dominican Republic resort are now suing a hotel and travel company.

  Canada

  Jan 29
  
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• Aw shucks! Should you skip the oysters amid B.C. illness outbreak?

  The BC Centre for Disease Control posted a warning that between Nov. 1 and Dec. 18, 64 cases of a 'norovirus-like' gastrointestinal illnesses were reported in the province.

  Health

  Dec 20, 2024
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• Can eating leftover rice make you severely ill? Here’s what to know

  Often referred to as "reheated rice syndrome," this condition stems from food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus.

  Health

  Feb 5, 2024
• Cooking this holiday? How to avoid food poisoning amid salmonella outbreaks

  A chef says cross-contamination is the most common mistake that causes people to get food poisoning. Four million Canadians get it every year.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2023
• Walkerton and XL Foods: A look at some of the major E. coli outbreaks in Canada

  The E. coli variant known as 0157 is often the most virulent and can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome, which affects the kidneys and the ability of blood to clot.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2023
• BBQ season is here. How to stay safe as the risk of food-borne illness spikes

  As Canadians dust off their grills and embrace the sun-soaked days of summer, experts caution about the health risks associated with BBQs and backyard get-togethers.

  Health

  May 21, 2023
• Markham restaurant owner vows to check all products after food poisoning incident

  Christine Hou said the association wants to "bring public awareness to food safety and labelling issues." 

  Health

  Sep 8, 2022
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• Daily Harvest meal kits made almost 500 people sick. They’ve finally found why

  The direct-to-consumer meal kit company said it received 470 reports of illness from people who had eaten its French Lentil & Leek Crumbles.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 20, 2022
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• What is norovirus and how can Canadians avoid it?

  Even though norovirus infections usually peak during winter months, an expert says that doesn't mean it is not an issue for summer months.

  Health

  Jun 19, 2022