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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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What is irradiated beef and is it healthy?Health Canada announced its seeking regulatory changes that would allow for the sale of irradiated ground beef on grocery store shelves across the country.CanadaMay 30, 2016
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Alberta court OKs deal to settle tainted beef lawsuit against XL FoodsAn Alberta court has approved a $4-million settlement of a class-action lawsuit filed after an E. coli outbreak that sparked the largest meat recall in Canadian history.CanadaFeb 17, 2016
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XL Foods beef recall: $4M settlement in tainted meat lawsuitA deal has been worked out in a class-action lawsuit filed over an E. coli outbreak and the largest meat recall in Canadian history.CanadaJul 16, 2015
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Tainted lunch: Navigating gaps in Canada’s food safety systemIf Canada's food oversight system's so safe, why are inspectors unable to trace foodborne illnesses making us sick?CanadaJun 1, 2015
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Tentative deal to settle part of XL Foods beef recall class-action lawsuitLawyers have brokered a tentative deal to settle part of a class-action lawsuit filed over an E. coli outbreak and the largest meat recall in Canadian history.CanadaNov 25, 2014
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U.S. audit gives Canada low grade on food safetyThe U.S. government has given Canada’s food safety system the lowest of three possible ratings, based on an audit of how Canadian meat is handled.CanadaJan 7, 2014
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Follow-up after recalls a problem for food inspection agency, auditor findsThe auditor general says the largest meat recall in Canada's history has exposed serious shortcomings at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.CanadaNov 26, 2013
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Canada’s food safety watchdog orders fourth E. coli beef recall this monthCanada's food safety watchdog has ordered another beef recall over possible E. coli contamination - the fourth this month, including one linked to at least nine people getting sick in Ontario.CanadaOct 17, 2013
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Health Canada takes over food safety agencyResponsibility for the agency that polices the safety of the country's food supply is moving to Health Canada from Agriculture.CanadaOct 11, 2013
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