Food Safety

• Canadian pistachio recall impacts 86 products in just 2 weeks

  More than 100 pistachio-containing products have been recalled in November alone as a salmonella outbreak continues to be investigated.

  Health

  Nov 25
  
• If cloned meat enters the food supply, will Canadians know?

  Meat from the offspring of cloned animals is entering Canada's food supply without safety reviews or mandatory labelling.

  Consumer

  Nov 15
  
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• AI tongue can detect difference between Coke and Pepsi, research finds

  Eventually, scientists say the technology could be used to find contaminants in foods that could make consumers sick, or detect when something is no longer safe to eat.

  Consumer

  Oct 11, 2024
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• Why clearing out spoiled food may not be enough after disasters

  People returning home after a natural disaster like a wildfire, may encounter unpleasantness, including the smell of rotting food left for weeks in their fridges and freezers.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2024
• How long are leftovers good for? Your guide to safe holiday nibbling

  A slew of foodborne illnesses this year may have Canadians wondering how long their holiday leftovers can stay in the fridge. Here's what to know.

  Canada

  Dec 25, 2023
• More food regulations not needed in light of Calgary E. coli outbreak: law professors

  A pair of Calgary law professors say the food safety laws already on the books need to be better enforced, without being hamstrung by political desires to cut 'red tape.'

  Health

  Sep 27, 2023
• Calgary E. coli outbreak shines a light on daycare food safety, experts say

  In provinces where there's no requirement that child-care centres supply food, such as Alberta, experts say there aren't robust regulations around food handling.

  Health

  Sep 15, 2023
• Wash your fruits and veggies: B.C. experiences Cyclospora infection outbreak

  Impacted vegetables could include broccoli, lettuce, cabbage, celery, peas, snap peas, cucumbers, carrots, and green onions, which have all been previously linked to Cyclospora.

  Health

  Aug 4, 2023
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• Are best-before dates on food necessary? Some food charities say it’s time to reevaluate

  John Bailey, the CEO of the Regina Food Bank, said best-before dates are often intertwined with expiry dates, but the two are very different.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2023
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• Province to continue partnership with University of Guelph on agri-food alliance

  The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance is receiving $343 Million to be spread out over the next five years starting Apr. 1.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2023