At the start of each year, many households clean out their pantries and check food dates. While doing this, people often feel confused by labels […]
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Canada tightens rules on chemicals used to produce fentanyl and meth
OTTAWA — Health Canada says it has changed its rules for chemicals and equipment that can be used to make illegal drugs such as fentanyl […]
Canadian Blood Services moves to cut dependence on U.S. plasma drug supply
For years, Ottawa instructor Stéphane Cliche was healthy and active, but he kept getting sick with sinus and lung infections. Doctors later discovered why: after […]
Nut products recalled nationwide over salmonella contamination risk
A food safety warning has been issued in Canada after some nut products were found to pose a possible salmonella risk. The recall includes several […]
Canadian Blood Services urges more plasma donors in Thunder Bay
With the holidays coming up, Canadian Blood Services is asking more people in Thunder Bay to donate plasma to help meet growing demand across Canada. […]
Yogurt, Broccoli, Tea and Beef Jerky Among Items in Seven New Canadian Food Recalls”
Several Food Recalls Issued in Canada for Broccoli, Tea, Yogurt and More Canada has issued several new food recalls for products like broccoli, tea, yogurt […]
Canada Stripped of Measles-Free Status as Outbreaks Continue
Nearly 30 years after Canada was declared measles-free, the country has now lost that status as the disease continues to spread across North America. On […]
U.S. measles outbreaks push national case count to record highs
A deadly measles outbreak in Texas ended in August, but new outbreaks in other parts of the United States are still adding hundreds of cases […]
Pistachio-Linked Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 52 People Across Canada
Canadian health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios sold in several provinces. As of August 5, 52 people have been infected with […]
57 People Infected with Salmonella Linked to Recalled Salami
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Recalled Salami An outbreak of salmonella has been linked to a recall of certain types of salami, with most of the […]