Food Poisoning
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Can eating leftover rice make you severely ill? Here’s what to knowOften referred to as "reheated rice syndrome," this condition stems from food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus.HealthFeb 5
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Cooking this holiday? How to avoid food poisoning amid salmonella outbreaksA chef says cross-contamination is the most common mistake that causes people to get food poisoning. Four million Canadians get it every year.CanadaDec 26, 2023
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Walkerton and XL Foods: A look at some of the major E. coli outbreaks in CanadaThe 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.CanadaSep 12, 2023
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BBQ season is here. How to stay safe as the risk of food-borne illness spikesAs 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.HealthMay 21, 2023
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Markham restaurant owner vows to check all products after food poisoning incidentChristine Hou said the association wants to "bring public awareness to food safety and labelling issues."HealthSep 8, 2022
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Daily Harvest meal kits made almost 500 people sick. They’ve finally found whyThe direct-to-consumer meal kit company said it received 470 reports of illness from people who had eaten its French Lentil & Leek Crumbles.LifestyleJul 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.HealthJun 19, 2022
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N.B. declares outbreak of shellfish bacteria causing gastrointestinal illnessHealth officials are warning of the risks of food poisoning due to vibrio parahaemolyticus, a bacteria that naturally occurs in seawater.HealthSep 19, 2020
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‘Officer Karen’ divides social media with McMuffin complaint videoGeorgia police officer Stacy Talbert teared up on Facebook Live while describing how 'nervous' she felt while waiting for a McDonald's order.TrendingJun 17, 2020
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123 people ill after suspected norovirus outbreak at Calgary shawarma restaurant: AHSOne-hundred-twenty-three people have fallen ill after a suspected norovirus outbreak linked to a Calgary shawarma chain, according to Alberta Health Services.HealthDec 19, 2019
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