Certain brands of spinach recalled over salmonella concerns
Four spinach products are being recalled because they may be contaminated with salmonella. The spinach, produced by Ippolito Fruit and Produce Ltd., of Burlington, Ont., was distributed in Ontario and...
View ArticlePringles salt and vinegar potato chips recalled due to undeclared milk
OTTAWA – Pringles brand salt and vinegar potato chips are being recalled because they contain milk that isn’t declared on the label. The chips were sold across Canada in 168-gram packages (UPC code 0...
View ArticleHot dog relish recalled because of possible presence of toxin
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced the recall of a hot dog relish because of the potential presence of a becterium that causes botulism. The federal food-safety watchdog said Orange...
View ArticleAuditor general warns of ‘significant gaps’ in food safety system in scathing...
OTTAWA – Canada’s auditor general has released a scathing report on food inspection and rail safety in the country. Michael Ferguson examined the problems leading up to the Lac-Megantic, Que. tragedy...
View ArticleVideo: Auditor general flags food inspection in latest report
Opposition parties say the audit shows a government falling down on its responsibilities to keep its people safe.
View ArticleImported vaccine may help contain deadly pig virus
Canadian Food Inspection Agency will issue permits allowing veterinarians to import a vaccine for a deadly pig virus that has been found on hog farms in Ontario. Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz...
View Article2 El Monterey brand products recalled due to diseased beef concerns
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notice for two El Monterey brand products because they could contain beef products from diseased animals. The products involved are El Monterey...
View ArticleFeb. 26 – Caesar salad recall, head lice
Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalls Caesar salad products due to possible listeria contamination Mayo Clinic expert discusses the what head lice is, treatment and how it can spread Reported by...
View ArticleHeinz Canada recalls 6 baby food products due to packaging defect
Heinz Canada has issued a voluntary recall for six types of its baby food because of a packaging defect. The company says the defect may allow the entry of microorganisms that could spoil the food. The...
View ArticleSome peanut & almond butters recalled due to salmonella risk
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled certain almond and peanut butters due to salmonella fears. The recall affects MaraNatha and Trader Joe’s brands, which were sold in a number of...
View ArticlePie and tart shell recall expanded due to E. coli concerns
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is expanding a recall for pie and tart shells due to E. coli concerns. They may have been made from contaminated flour. While some people have gotten sick...
View ArticleReported illnesses prompts recall of Maple Leaf Foods chicken strips
Maple Leaf Foods has recalled a brand of frozen chicken strips because they may contain the toxin produced by staphylococcus bacteria. The chicken breast strips were sold in 840-gram packages with a...
View ArticleHot dog relish recalled because of possible presence of toxin
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced the recall of a hot dog relish because of the potential presence of a becterium that causes botulism. The federal food-safety watchdog said Orange...
View ArticleAuditor general warns of ‘significant gaps’ in food safety system in scathing...
OTTAWA – Canada’s auditor general has released a scathing report on food inspection and rail safety in the country. Michael Ferguson examined the problems leading up to the Lac-Megantic, Que. tragedy...
View ArticleVideo: Auditor general flags food inspection in latest report
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View ArticleImported vaccine may help contain deadly pig virus
Canadian Food Inspection Agency will issue permits allowing veterinarians to import a vaccine for a deadly pig virus that has been found on hog farms in Ontario. Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz...
View Article2 El Monterey brand products recalled due to diseased beef concerns
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notice for two El Monterey brand products because they could contain beef products from diseased animals. The products involved are El Monterey...
View ArticleFeb. 26 – Caesar salad recall, head lice
Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalls Caesar salad products due to possible listeria contamination Mayo Clinic expert discusses the what head lice is, treatment and how it can spread Reported by...
View ArticleHeinz Canada recalls 6 baby food products due to packaging defect
Heinz Canada has issued a voluntary recall for six types of its baby food because of a packaging defect. The company says the defect may allow the entry of microorganisms that could spoil the food. The...
View ArticleSome peanut & almond butters recalled due to salmonella risk
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled certain almond and peanut butters due to salmonella fears. The recall affects MaraNatha and Trader Joe’s brands, which were sold in a number of...
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