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http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/index-eng.php Food Safety 2022-10-26T16:01:16-04:00 Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/images/wmms.gif http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/assets/images/Icons-RSS2.gif Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Food Safety from the Public Health Agency of Canada Public Health Notice - Outbreak of gastrointestinal illnesses linked to raw and undercooked oysters Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2017/outbreak-norovirus-eclosion-eng.php#286953cf62c3bc053b41a3e832bc565e 2017-02-07T11:12:00-05:00 2017-02-07T11:12:00-05:00

The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with federal and provincial public health partners to investigate gastrointestinal illnesses in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario linked to raw/undercooked oysters. While the national investigation is ongoing, public health partners in these provinces have linked cases to the consumption of oysters from British Columbia.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: Outbreak of Hepatitis A infections; consumers advised not to eat Nature's Touch Organic Berry Cherry Blend frozen fruit Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2016/hepatitisa-eng.php#79894bcfa9debc775139d978ba488713 2016-05-17T14:29:33-04:00 2016-05-17T14:29:33-04:00

This notice has been updated to include 4 additional cases of Hepatitis A related to this outbreak.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice - Outbreak of Salmonella infections under investigation Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2015/salmonella-infantis-eng.php#a459aa94915982fc179f4026463cdb5b 2016-03-04T15:26:57-05:00 2016-03-04T15:26:57-05:00

This is the final update related to this outbreak as the investigation is coming to a close.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice - Outbreak of Salmonella infections under investigation Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2015/salmonella-infantis-eng.php#59b18c330cd604012a92962348b1d773 2015-12-08T13:48:10-05:00 2015-12-08T13:48:10-05:00

This notice has been updated to include 23 additional cases of Salmonella Infantis related to this outbreak.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice - Outbreak of Salmonella infections under investigation - Update Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2015/salmonella-infantis-eng.php#6bfd2850a54321dacd7b76c226edd1b7 2015-11-13T17:36:42-05:00 2015-11-13T17:36:42-05:00

This notice has been updated to include 6 additional cases of Salmonella Infantis related to this outbreak.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice - Outbreak of E.coli infections - Update Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2015/ecoli-20150824-eng.php#7dc2b75b16a7b4846fd7a05412fda68b 2015-09-14T15:51:32-04:00 2015-09-14T15:51:32-04:00

This notice has been updated to include five additional cases of E.coli O157 that have been reported in Ontario (2) and Quebec (3).

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice - Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to frozen raw breaded chicken products - Update Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/2015/salm-0628-eng.php#9b65422e3035f3dc507b49821a05d77d 2015-07-02T17:36:38-04:00 2015-07-02T17:36:38-04:00

This notice has been updated to communicate the recall of various brands of frozen uncooked breaded chicken products due to possible exposure to Salmonella contamination.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Outbreak of Salmonella infections related to contact with live baby poultry Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2015/salmonella-eng.php#3196db52f0baed5c9a3f97bd297ff057 2015-06-10T15:14:11-04:00 2015-06-10T15:14:11-04:00

This notice has been updated to include 9 additional cases of Salmonella illness that are related to this outbreak.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Outbreak of Salmonella infections related to sprouted chia seed powder - Updated Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2014/salmonella-nh-053114-eng.php#4a0794d7aacc4ed4b3c7317798f61fca 2014-08-13T13:42:18-04:00 2014-08-13T13:42:18-04:00

Given that no new cases have occurred since the beginning of July, this outbreak appears to be over and the investigation is now closed.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice - Outbreak of Salmonella infections related to sprouted chia seed powder - Updated Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2014/salmonella-nh-053114-eng.php#c1ecdf734c428314a23106696f5b7e99 2014-06-13T15:48:06-04:00 2014-06-13T15:48:06-04:00

The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with Provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and Health Canada to investigate 44 Canadian cases of Salmonella infection linked to the consumption of sprouted chia seed powder. Sprouted chia seed powder is made from ground, dried sprouted chia seeds.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice - Outbreak of Salmonella infections related to dried sprouted chia seed powder Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2014/salmonella-nh-053114-eng.php#1eb3ad020d557f998e3edf62200c5bd7 2014-05-31T17:46:17-04:00 2014-05-31T17:46:17-04:00

The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with Provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and Health Canada to investigate nine Canadian cases of Salmonella infection linked to the consumption of dried sprouted chia seed powder.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to contact with bearded dragons Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/2014/salm-0527-eng.php#56f5ef9d55dfd13dd5cabb566a49b948 2014-05-27T12:14:24-04:00 2014-05-27T12:14:24-04:00

The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with Provincial public health partners and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate an outbreak of salmonellosis linked to contact with pet bearded dragons.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice - E. coli O157:H7 illness related to cheese produced by Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/2013/ecoli-0913-eng.php#8f2fb4c450371e4ac82450895907dbf1 2013-10-28T15:41:47-04:00 2013-10-28T15:41:47-04:00

The Public Health Agency of Canada, along with its health and food safety partners, is investigating 27 cases of E. coli O157:H7 illness; 12 in British Columbia, 10 in Alberta, 2 in Saskatchewan, 2 in Manitoba and 1 in Quebec.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice - E. coli O157:H7 illness related to cheese produced by Gorts Gouda Cheese Farm Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/2013/ecoli-0913-eng.php#ba543fd741ac089680f98a7565d9a714 2013-09-21T10:18:35-04:00 2013-09-21T10:18:35-04:00

The Public Health Agency of Canada, along with its health and food safety partners, is investigating fourteen cases of E. coli O157:H7 illness; four in British Columbia, eight in Alberta, one in Saskatchewan and one in Quebec.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: Public Health Notice: Hepatitis A illness in the U.S. associated with product purchased by Canadians in the U.S. Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/2013/hepa-0610-eng.php#0645d4e8003ab1a28224dd33fdfc6e78 2013-06-10T18:15:00-04:00 2013-06-10T18:15:00-04:00

About 1,200 Canadians, most of whom live in British Columbia and Alberta, bought a product from U.S. Costco stores in West coast states that may be associated with an outbreak of hepatitis A that has made about 80 people ill in several western and southwestern states.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Campylobacter Fact Sheet Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/fs-fi/campylo-eng.php#abbc364e5c0eaefe304d29c8d48c00d8 2013-05-22T10:30:00-04:00 2013-05-22T10:30:00-04:00

Campylobacter refers to a group of bacteria that is commonly found in the intestines of animals, including poultry, wild birds, swine, cattle, rodents and household pets. Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli are the two species that most often infect humans, causing an illness called campylobacteriosis.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Clostridium perfringens Fact Sheet Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/fs-fi/clostridium-eng.php#c1a507795a5de78b09033f519170fcbd 2013-05-22T10:30:00-04:00 2013-05-22T10:30:00-04:00

Clostridium perfringens is a bacterium commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals and in the environment in soil, sewage, or dust.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Estimates of Food-borne Illness in Canada Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/efwd-emoha/efbi-emoa-eng.php#b7d93f93069c5d1ae40a2386d2fd246d 2013-05-09T12:08:37-04:00 2013-05-09T12:08:37-04:00

The Public Health Agency of Canada estimates that each year roughly one in eight Canadians (or four million people) get sick due to domestically acquired food-borne diseases. This estimate provides the most accurate picture yet of which food-borne bacteria, viruses, and parasites (pathogens) are causing the most illnesses in Canada, as well as estimating the number of food-borne illnesses without a known cause.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: E. coli O157:H7 illness related to frozen beef burgers Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1212-eng.php#6781f85f85014748f48574d753e192b5 2013-04-22T15:48:11-04:00 2013-04-22T15:48:11-04:00

This outbreak appears to be over.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: E. coli O157:H7 illness related to frozen beef burgers Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1212-eng.php#a2f6d6fd9970bdddb7172a8f363f5060 2013-02-22T20:14:55-05:00 2013-02-22T20:14:55-05:00

Through ongoing monitoring and surveillance activities, two additional cases of E. coli O157:H7 illness have been confirmed as part of this outbreak investigation; one in Manitoba and one in Ontario. This brings the total number of cases to seven: four in Ontario, two in Alberta and one in Manitoba. These individuals became ill between late December and late January. The two most recent cases are linked to Gourmet Meat Shoppe Big and Juicy frozen beef

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: E. coli O157:H7 illnesses in the Maritimes and Ontario Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/2013/ecoli-0113-eng.php#c6876feaa56ea41385f07df76c38648f 2013-02-07T15:28:03-05:00 2013-02-07T15:28:03-05:00

This outbreak appears to be over. In total, 30 cases of illness were reported in the Maritimes and Ontario as part of this outbreak. The last reported case became ill on January 9, 2013; no new cases of illness have been reported since. The investigation indicated that the most probable cause of the E. coli O157:H7 illnesses was shredded lettuce distributed by FreshPoint Inc. primarily to some KFC and KFC-Taco Bell restaurants.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: E. coli O157:H7 illness related to frozen beef burgers Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1212-eng.php#3685369c0fdc514d8aea2f86874579f2 2013-01-25T16:03:51-05:00 2013-01-25T16:03:51-05:00

The investigation into the E. coli O157:H7 illnesses associated with frozen beef burgers has been concluded. The risk to Canadians remains low because all products found to be contaminated were recalled from store shelves last month. In total, 5 cases were confirmed to be part of this outbreak; 3 in Ontario and 2 in Alberta. The investigation confirmed the source of this outbreak to be Butchers Choice Garlic Peppercorn frozen beef burgers.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: E. coli O157:H7 illnesses in the Maritimes and Ontario Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-0113-eng.php#60e534505edbbd635cdcbb34f79e18a4 2013-01-16T18:50:31-05:00 2013-01-16T18:50:31-05:00

Since our last update, 1 additional case of E. coli O157:H7 illness was confirmed in Ontario as part of this outbreak. This brings the total number of cases to 29. These individuals became ill between late December and early January.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: E. coli O157:H7 illnesses in the Maritimes and Ontario - Updated Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-0113-eng.php#24d4b4fcbd2384db104ce0ffa3ead6bc 2013-01-14T17:30:00-05:00 2013-01-14T17:30:00-05:00

Since our last update, 2 additional cases of E. coli O157:H7 illness were confirmed in Ontario as part of this outbreak. This brings the total number of cases to 28. These individuals became ill between late December and early January.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: E. coli O157:H7 illnesses in the Maritimes and Ontario Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-0113-eng.php#e3f7868bf58c143e4423063b36720080 2013-01-11T17:18:04-05:00 2013-01-11T17:18:04-05:00

The latest evidence in the Public Health Agency of Canadas food-borne illness investigation indicates that the most probable cause of the E. coli O157:H7 illnesses in the Maritimes and Ontario is shredded lettuce distributed by FreshPoint Inc. primarily to some KFC/Taco Bell restaurants. The products were not distributed to grocery stores.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: E. coli O157:H7 illnesses in Atlantic Canada and Ontario Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-0113-eng.php#84fe5e021c48c3714e68098fe98bef09 2013-01-09T19:56:33-05:00 2013-01-09T19:56:33-05:00

Today, an additional case of E.coli O157:H7 was confirmed in Ontario as part of this outbreak. This brings Ontarios number of cases to 5 and the total to 16.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: E. coli O157:H7 illness related to frozen beef burgers Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1212-eng.php#3bca0d4dc98e2eca80a61f0fb70ead15 2012-12-17T16:29:48-05:00 2012-12-17T16:29:48-05:00

The Public Health Agency of Canada has been working with its health and food safety partners on an investigation into E. coli O157:H7 illnesses in Alberta and Ontario.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Tools used in the management of food-borne illness outbreaks Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/tools-outils-eng.php#7618a19ebdafe7f7c1f8c719e53c2aea 2012-11-22T08:56:36-05:00 2012-11-22T08:56:36-05:00

Governments work together when theres a national or international outbreak of food-borne illness and in doing so rely on some key tools to help them respond to the outbreak effectively.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: E. coli O157 illness related to beef - Update Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1012-eng.php#04cbbe61006c6796baf369ab3645a39a 2012-11-14T10:00:00-05:00 2012-11-14T10:00:00-05:00

Today, one additional case of E. coli O157 illness under investigation in Alberta has been confirmed to be the same specific strain of E. coli O157 observed in the XL Foods Inc. food safety investigation. This individual became ill mid-October and is recovering.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: E. coli O157 illness related to beef - Update Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1012-eng.php#2fcbb78aa983d862bae0768cb723e09f 2012-11-01T15:00:00-04:00 2012-11-01T15:00:00-04:00

The Public Health Agency of Canada has been working with its health and food safety partners on an investigation into illnesses in Alberta that have been linked to XL Foods Inc.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: E. coli O157 illness related to beef - Update Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1012-eng.php#23cd304a48356fd096f7c8d010642aa1 2012-10-19T16:09:15-04:00 2012-10-19T16:09:15-04:00

Today, one additional case of E. coli O157 illness under investigation in Quebec has been confirmed to the same specific strain of E. coli O157 observed in the XL Foods Inc. food safety investigation. This individual became ill in September.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: E. coli O157 illness related to beef - Update Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1012-eng.php#30486b10177c71128c08aa94d48b0580 2012-10-08T15:30:00-04:00 2012-10-08T15:30:00-04:00

Today, one case of E. coli O157 illness under investigation in British Columbia has been confirmed to be linked to the specific strain of E. coli O157 observed in the XL Foods Inc. food safety investigation. The individual became ill more than two weeks ago and has recovered.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: E. coli O157 illness related to beef - Update Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1012-eng.php#603b15d7c5079c817f555c728a4a9dda 2012-10-06T16:46:23-04:00 2012-10-06T16:46:23-04:00

Today, five cases of E. coli O157 illness under investigation have been confirmed to be linked to the specific strain of E. coli O157 observed in the XL Foods Inc. food safety investigation. Three cases were identified in Alberta, and the other two cases in Quebec. The individuals, in each of these situations, became ill more than two weeks ago and have recovered or are recovering.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: E. coli O157 illness related to beef - Update Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1012-eng.php#d87cc5fb0875ac4689b0d3bd1d506b27 2012-10-05T14:40:00-04:00 2012-10-05T14:40:00-04:00

The Public Health Agency of Canada has been working with its health and food safety partners on an investigation into illnesses in Alberta that have been linked to XL Foods Inc.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: Outbreak of E. coli O157 illness related to beef Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1012-eng.php#1c48cadf0f6ff5ed232a8ba97929e508 2012-10-01T21:50:20-04:00 2012-10-01T21:50:20-04:00

The Public Health Agency of Canada has been working with its health and food safety partners on an investigation into illnesses in Alberta that have been linked to XL Foods Inc.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. CFIA investigation into XL Foods (E. coli O157:H7) Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/consumer-centre/food-safety-investigations/xl-foods/eng/1347937722467/1347937818275#0c8d6e9dd92b960b312ded850f1b2435 2012-10-01T12:32:52-04:00 2012-10-01T12:32:52-04:00

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and XL Foods, Inc., are warning the public, distributors and food service establishments not to consume, sell, or serve various raw beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: Outbreak of Salmonella illness related to mangoes - Update Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/osm-esm-eng.php#56f54c3f51ebbe9b6416be701352e221 2012-08-29T15:06:25-04:00 2012-08-29T15:06:25-04:00

An investigation by provincial and federal health authorities into an outbreak of illness caused by Salmonella Braenderup has led to a recall of certain Daniella brand mangoes sold between July 12 and August 28, 2012, due to possible contamination with Salmonella.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: Outbreak of Salmonella illness related to mangoes Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/osm-esm-eng.php#296801011af3f6de934dca714025fc34 2012-08-25T13:31:24-04:00 2012-08-25T13:31:24-04:00

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, which is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall, reports that these mangoes may have been distributed to British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Something you ate? - Episode 4: Protecting yourself Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/videos/video04-eng.php#451344aed85d66075cc79cdb8b3ea397 2012-08-10T07:21:24-04:00 2012-08-10T07:21:24-04:00

Anyone can get sick from contaminated food or water. But some people are more at risk for getting very sick from complications associated with foodborne illness. You are more at risk if you are...

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Something you ate? - Episode 3: Tales from the lab Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/videos/video03-eng.php#f33413e6751d63352ef591512f35f2f5 2012-08-02T17:44:29-04:00 2012-08-02T17:44:29-04:00

The Public Health Agency of Canadas National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) is Canada's main infectious disease public health laboratory. The NML is home to a reference library of pathogens. When other labs are seeking information about a certain pathogen theyve detected, the NML can tell those labs when and where the pathogen has been detected before and other important information that can help in an illness investigation.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Something you ate? - Episode 2: Tracking the source Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/videos/video02-eng.php#8a30e0cc44faa5069ac325bfc34846fd 2012-07-27T08:39:47-04:00 2012-07-27T08:39:47-04:00

Epidemiologists are disease detectives. They work to find out the who, what, where, when and why of diseases, including foodborne diseases, and then use that research to control health problems.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Something you ate? - Episode 1: Outbreak response The big picture Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/videos/video01-eng.php#9fb0dfebe63957febd3460486c0f8064 2012-07-20T07:46:27-04:00 2012-07-20T07:46:27-04:00

The Public Health Agency of Canada has developed a series of four videos that help explain how we respond to large outbreaks of foodborne illness, or food poisoning as it is sometimes called. The first video provides an overview, the second and third explain how our investigation into the source of the illnesses unfolds and the fourth provides advice on how to reduce your risk of this type of illness. We're posting the videos individually over the coming weeks.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Food Safety - Fact sheet Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/fs-fi/index-eng.php#09c8ac015ee388937221c8d3607323b9 2012-07-19T09:30:15-04:00 2012-07-19T09:30:15-04:00

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: Illnesses related to Salmonella and pet food Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/spf-sna-eng.php#e224054f4e0d1881580d2dd7f024afa7 2012-05-09T16:38:44-04:00 2012-05-09T16:38:44-04:00

An outbreak of illness has been linked to certain pet food, which has been recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. High Risk of Botulism from Ungutted Salted Fish Products, such as Fesikh Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2012/2012_65-eng.php#b8b8b941d5668c563c42ddede0b17861 2012-05-08T12:22:53-04:00 2012-05-08T12:22:53-04:00

Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada are advising Canadians that the consumption of certain whole salted fish products like fesikh, a traditional dish in the Egyptian community, represents an increased risk of botulism because of the way they are prepared.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: Protect yourself from Salmonella illness Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/salmonella-eng.php#b4b09e59fedf20875f3b900fd6e0ef9b 2012-04-07T23:58:09-04:00 2012-04-07T23:58:09-04:00

A food safety investigation by federal and provincial health authorities and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has led to a recallExternal Link of a beef burger mix produced by Intercity Packers Ltd. due to possible contamination with Salmonella.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Health Notice: Check your freezer for recalled beef products Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-eng.php#761647b1fbc50615bdb1a8b731efecd6 2012-03-23T14:04:20-04:00 2012-03-23T14:04:20-04:00

A food safety investigation by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has led to a recall of more than 135 ground beef products distributed across the country under a variety of brand names. These products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, which can make you sick in some cases, very sick.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Advisory: E. coli outbreak Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/ecoli/advisory-avis_20110621-eng.php#78a202f29dbb62c232a385cbf6fa90ba 2011-06-21T13:45:00-04:00 2011-06-21T13:45:00-04:00

In total, 14 cases were reported as part of this outbreak and the last reported case became ill on Apr 20, 2011. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), in collaboration with provincial/territorial partners, will continue to monitor for and investigate any new cases of E. coli that may be a part of this outbreak.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Advisory: "Simply Thick" May Be Linked to Illnesses in Premature Infants in the U.S. Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/advisory-avis_20110520-eng.php#e604ef9fb138a7d8de8f8a40ce93cd2b 2011-05-20T11:30:00-04:00 2011-05-20T11:30:00-04:00

Following a release issued by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada are advising parents, caregivers and healthcare providers not to feed "Simply Thick" to premature infants.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Advisory: E. coli outbreak Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/ecoli/advisory-avis_20110407-eng.php#8e5d1c4c5f2847c0d0924411df897732 2011-04-07T17:31:00-04:00 2011-04-07T17:31:00-04:00

OTTAWA, April 7, 2011 The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is investigating an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in three provinces.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada. Public Advisory: E. coli outbreak Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/ecoli/advisory-avis_20110404-eng.php#76d49499a61383103d042206c5b152f7 2011-04-04T13:34:00-04:00 2011-04-04T13:34:00-04:00

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is investigating an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in three provinces.

Material on this Web site was produced and/or compiled by the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purpose of providing Canadians with direct access to information about the Government of Canada.

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