Tag: canadian food inspection agency
Avian flu detected on poultry farm in Chilliwack
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says avian flu has been detected on a commercial poultry farm in Chilliwack, about 100 kilometres east of Vancouver…
B.C. warns doctors to watch for avian flu spreading to humans after spike in cases in birds
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is asking doctors to be on the lookout for the unlikely possibility of highly pathogenic avian influenza spreading to…
Health officials scramble to trace spice product suspected of poisoning Toronto-area restaurant patrons
Health officials are racing to trace supplies of a spice product suspected of poisoning a dozen diners at a Toronto-area restaurant amid concerns it could be on…
Some Jif peanut butter products recalled in Canada due to potential salmonella risk
The makers of Jif peanut butter are urging Canadians to check their recent purchases as they issue a recall for some products due to potential…
Mixed reactions from P.E.I. potato growers as U.S. border reopens to exports
The P.E.I. Potato Board says potato growers on Prince Edward Island can expect high demand for Island spuds now that the U.S. border has been…
Loblaws recalls PC brand Lemon & Ginger Sicilian Soda due to possible ‘extraneous’ glass
Loblaw Companies Ltd. is recalling PC brand Lemon & Ginger Sicilian Soda from the marketplace due to the possible presence of “extraneous” glass, says the Canadian…
CFIA says potato wart investigation could take until 2023
An official from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the investigation into the discovery of potato wart in two P.E.I. fields could take until 2023…
Recall issued for Mr. Porky brand Original Scratchings due to salmonella risk
Morgan Williams International Inc. has issued a recall for Mr. Porky brand Original Scratchings due to a risk of salmonella contamination. The recall, issued Monday, covers…
Several frozen mango brands recalled due to possible Hepatitis A risk
Frozen mangoes commonly sold at Sobeys and Loblaws across Canada have been recalled because of a possible Hepatitis A contamination. The Public Health Agency of…
Recall issued on Al-Rabih brand Halva / Halawa and Tahini
18 of Al-Rabih brand halva/halawa and tahini have now been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. A release on July 5 stated only the halva/halawa with pistachio were recalled. This has now been…
