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 […]
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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 […]
Health Canada reports $20 million worth of medications were ruined after a freezer door was accidentally left open.
Federal officials are under growing scrutiny after $20 million worth of specialty drugs were destroyed at a Public Health Agency of Canada warehouse when a […]
Health warning issued over mushrooms sold across Canada
Certain mushrooms sold in Canada have been recalled due to possible contamination, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA says). The recall affects Mushmoshi brand Enoki […]
Boil-water advisory issued for Thunder Bay residents
THUNDER BAY — A boil water advisory is now in effect for some residents of Fort William First Nation. In a Facebook post on Friday, […]