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
Salmonella
Salmonella outbreak sees 63 cases in 6 Canadian provinces — but no one knows how it started yet
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
People who were sickened amid the outbreak were between one and 87 years old, and most cases (57 per cent) involved females. Continue reading
Compliments chicken nuggets recalled over possible salmonella contamination
The affected products were sold in every province and territory except Quebec, the agency said on Wednesday. Continue reading
Don’t kiss and snuggle your pet hedgehog, CDC warns
Your spiky little friend could be carrying an unwelcome intruder: salmonella. Continue reading
Crisp & Delicious brand Chicken Breast Nuggets recalled due to possible salmonella
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall of Crisp & Delicious brand Chicken Breast Nuggets due to possible Salmonella contamination. Continue reading
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Calgary school taking precautions after student confirmed to have typhoid fever
Alberta Health Services isn’t aware of any further transmission of the case or any other cases in the province. Continue reading
Red chili in Hello Fresh, Chefs Plate meal kits prompts recall for salmonella
Hello Fresh Canada Inc. has recalled the red chili ingredient found in some of their Hello Fresh and Chefs Plate meal kits due to possible Salmonella contamination. Continue reading
Salmonella outbreak in turkey ‘might be widespread’ in Canada and the U.S., officials warn
U.S. and Canadian health officials are trying to find the source of an ongoing salmonella outbreak affecting an unknown number of turkey products. Continue reading
Salmonella likely linked to long English cucumbers cause more illnesses in western Canada
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
An outbreak of Salmonella infections has so far involved five provinces in Canada: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec. Continue reading
Janes Pub Style Chicken Burgers recalled across Canada after salmonella outbreak
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning Friday evening for Janes Pub Style Chicken Burgers after a salmonella outbreak was linked to 25 illnesses across the country. Continue reading