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Popular frozen food recalled across Canada due to E. coli concerns
A popular frozen food sold across Canada has been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination, federal food safety officials say. The Canadian Food Inspection […]
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 […]
Over 80 Pistachio Items Recalled Amid Salmonella Contamination Probe
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded its recall of pistachio products as it continues to investigate a salmonella contamination linked to more than 80 […]
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 […]
Canada Kicks Off 2025-26 COVID-19 Vaccination Campaigns
Provinces and Territories Begin Rolling Out Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Across Canada, provinces and territories are starting vaccination campaigns with updated COVID-19 shots. The Public Health […]
Canada Issues Nationwide Recall of Multiple Desserts Over Salmonella Risk
Canada Recalls Pistachios and Desserts Over Salmonella Risk A major recall has been issued in Canada for pistachios and foods made with pistachios because of […]
Public Health Agency of Canada to Lay Off Hundreds of Workers
About 320 jobs are expected to be cut at the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) as part of what the government calls a “post-pandemic […]