The World Health Organization says there is still “no sign” of a wider hantavirus outbreak after passengers were evacuated from the virus-hit MV Hondius cruise […]
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Possible person-to-person spread of deadly hantavirus investigated in cruise ship outbreak
Health officials are investigating a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, where several passengers and crew became sick and some died. Experts now think […]
Recall issued for nuts sold in Ontario over salmonella contamination risk
Certain pistachios sold in Ontario have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination, officials say. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said the recall was […]
Outbreak grows: 13 confirmed cases tied to southern Ontario restaurant
More cases of salmonella have been confirmed as health officials investigate an outbreak linked to a Hamilton restaurant. There are now 13 confirmed cases connected […]
Major Cleaning Company Issues Recall in Canada After 161 Injuries Reported
Attachments for some steam cleaners have been recalled after 160 injuries were reported in the United States and one in Canada. In a notice released […]
Major grocery chain recalls products nationwide over potential listeria contamination
People across Canada are being told to check their fridges after a large food recall linked to a possible health risk. On Wednesday, the Canadian […]
Meningococcal disease cases in Canada climb to highest level in a decade
Cases of meningococcal disease in Canada have reached their highest level in more than 10 years, according to new public health data. This rare but […]
Cheese Products Recalled Across Canada Over Listeria Risk
Gorgonzola cheese is currently being recalled in Canada due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The product, sold as Gorgonzola D.O.P. dolce by the Auricchio […]
Calls Grow for Health Canada to Require Mandatory Labelling of Gene-Edited Pork
A group of farmers and environmental organizations is calling on Health Canada to require clear labels on pork from gene-edited pigs. Earlier this year, Health […]
Should Manitoba Reinstate Mandatory Student Vaccinations Amid Measles Outbreak?
A Manitoba school trustee is questioning whether the province’s measles outbreak might have been prevented if student vaccinations had been made mandatory years ago. Linda […]