Food Safety
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AI tongue can detect difference between Coke and Pepsi, research findsEventually, 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.ConsumerOct 11
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Why clearing out spoiled food may not be enough after disastersPeople 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.CanadaAug 16
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How long are leftovers good for? Your guide to safe holiday nibblingA 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.CanadaDec 25, 2023
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More food regulations not needed in light of Calgary E. coli outbreak: law professorsA 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.'HealthSep 27, 2023
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Calgary E. coli outbreak shines a light on daycare food safety, experts sayIn 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.HealthSep 15, 2023
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Wash your fruits and veggies: B.C. experiences Cyclospora infection outbreakImpacted vegetables could include broccoli, lettuce, cabbage, celery, peas, snap peas, cucumbers, carrots, and green onions, which have all been previously linked to Cyclospora.HealthAug 4, 2023
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Are best-before dates on food necessary? Some food charities say it’s time to reevaluateJohn Bailey, the CEO of the Regina Food Bank, said best-before dates are often intertwined with expiry dates, but the two are very different.CanadaJul 9, 2023
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Province to continue partnership with University of Guelph on agri-food allianceThe Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance is receiving $343 Million to be spread out over the next five years starting Apr. 1.CanadaMar 15, 2023
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Quebec cheese fondue products recalled over possible Listeria contamination: CFIAThe affected products were sold in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Nova Scotia. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said recalled foods should not be consumed.ConsumerFeb 19, 2023
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Toxic metals in chocolate? Health Canada finds levels not concerning following U.S. reportThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has determined that none of the heavy metals found in dark chocolate products posed a risk to consumers.HealthJan 28, 2023
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