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 […]
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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, […]
Ontario food recalls expand to products sold at Costco, Walmart, Sobeys and other major retailers
Ontario residents are being warned to check their kitchens this week after several food products were recalled due to safety concerns. The recalls affect items […]
New measles exposure locations reported in southern Manitoba, Portage added to list
Public health officials are warning people in southern Manitoba to watch for measles symptoms after several possible exposure sites were identified in Winkler and Portage […]
Beef burger products recalled across Canada over E. coli concerns
A food recall has been issued across Canada after possible E. coli contamination was found in No Name brand beef burgers, according to the Canadian […]