http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/index-eng.phpFood Safety2022-10-26T16:01:16-04:00Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/images/wmms.gifhttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/assets/images/Icons-RSS2.gifMaterial 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 CanadaPublic Health Notice - Outbreak of gastrointestinal illnesses linked to raw and undercooked oystersPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2017/outbreak-norovirus-eclosion-eng.php#286953cf62c3bc053b41a3e832bc565e2017-02-07T11:12:00-05:002017-02-07T11:12:00-05:00The 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 fruitPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2016/hepatitisa-eng.php#79894bcfa9debc775139d978ba4887132016-05-17T14:29:33-04:002016-05-17T14:29:33-04:00This 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 investigationPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2015/salmonella-infantis-eng.php#a459aa94915982fc179f4026463cdb5b2016-03-04T15:26:57-05:002016-03-04T15:26:57-05:00This 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 investigationPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2015/salmonella-infantis-eng.php#59b18c330cd604012a92962348b1d7732015-12-08T13:48:10-05:002015-12-08T13:48:10-05:00This 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 - UpdatePublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2015/salmonella-infantis-eng.php#6bfd2850a54321dacd7b76c226edd1b72015-11-13T17:36:42-05:002015-11-13T17:36:42-05:00This 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 - UpdatePublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2015/ecoli-20150824-eng.php#7dc2b75b16a7b4846fd7a05412fda68b2015-09-14T15:51:32-04:002015-09-14T15:51:32-04:00This 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 - UpdatePublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/2015/salm-0628-eng.php#9b65422e3035f3dc507b49821a05d77d2015-07-02T17:36:38-04:002015-07-02T17:36:38-04:00This 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 poultryPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2015/salmonella-eng.php#3196db52f0baed5c9a3f97bd297ff0572015-06-10T15:14:11-04:002015-06-10T15:14:11-04:00This 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 - UpdatedPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2014/salmonella-nh-053114-eng.php#4a0794d7aacc4ed4b3c7317798f61fca2014-08-13T13:42:18-04:002014-08-13T13:42:18-04:00Given 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 - UpdatedPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2014/salmonella-nh-053114-eng.php#c1ecdf734c428314a23106696f5b7e992014-06-13T15:48:06-04:002014-06-13T15:48:06-04:00The 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 powderPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/phn-asp/2014/salmonella-nh-053114-eng.php#1eb3ad020d557f998e3edf62200c5bd72014-05-31T17:46:17-04:002014-05-31T17:46:17-04:00The 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 dragonsPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/2014/salm-0527-eng.php#56f5ef9d55dfd13dd5cabb566a49b9482014-05-27T12:14:24-04:002014-05-27T12:14:24-04:00The 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 FarmPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/2013/ecoli-0913-eng.php#8f2fb4c450371e4ac82450895907dbf12013-10-28T15:41:47-04:002013-10-28T15:41:47-04:00The 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 FarmPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/2013/ecoli-0913-eng.php#ba543fd741ac089680f98a7565d9a7142013-09-21T10:18:35-04:002013-09-21T10:18:35-04:00The 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.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/2013/hepa-0610-eng.php#0645d4e8003ab1a28224dd33fdfc6e782013-06-10T18:15:00-04:002013-06-10T18:15:00-04:00About 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 SheetPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/fs-fi/campylo-eng.php#abbc364e5c0eaefe304d29c8d48c00d82013-05-22T10:30:00-04:002013-05-22T10:30:00-04:00Campylobacter 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 SheetPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/fs-fi/clostridium-eng.php#c1a507795a5de78b09033f519170fcbd2013-05-22T10:30:00-04:002013-05-22T10:30:00-04:00Clostridium 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 CanadaPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/efwd-emoha/efbi-emoa-eng.php#b7d93f93069c5d1ae40a2386d2fd246d2013-05-09T12:08:37-04:002013-05-09T12:08:37-04:00The 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 burgersPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1212-eng.php#6781f85f85014748f48574d753e192b52013-04-22T15:48:11-04:002013-04-22T15:48:11-04:00This 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 burgersPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1212-eng.php#a2f6d6fd9970bdddb7172a8f363f50602013-02-22T20:14:55-05:002013-02-22T20:14:55-05:00Through 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 beefMaterial 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 OntarioPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/2013/ecoli-0113-eng.php#c6876feaa56ea41385f07df76c38648f2013-02-07T15:28:03-05:002013-02-07T15:28:03-05:00This 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 burgersPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1212-eng.php#3685369c0fdc514d8aea2f86874579f22013-01-25T16:03:51-05:002013-01-25T16:03:51-05:00The 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 OntarioPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-0113-eng.php#60e534505edbbd635cdcbb34f79e18a42013-01-16T18:50:31-05:002013-01-16T18:50:31-05:00Since 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 - UpdatedPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-0113-eng.php#24d4b4fcbd2384db104ce0ffa3ead6bc2013-01-14T17:30:00-05:002013-01-14T17:30:00-05:00Since 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 OntarioPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-0113-eng.php#e3f7868bf58c143e4423063b367200802013-01-11T17:18:04-05:002013-01-11T17:18:04-05:00The 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 OntarioPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-0113-eng.php#84fe5e021c48c3714e68098fe98bef092013-01-09T19:56:33-05:002013-01-09T19:56:33-05:00Today, 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 burgersPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1212-eng.php#3bca0d4dc98e2eca80a61f0fb70ead152012-12-17T16:29:48-05:002012-12-17T16:29:48-05:00The 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 outbreaksPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/tools-outils-eng.php#7618a19ebdafe7f7c1f8c719e53c2aea2012-11-22T08:56:36-05:002012-11-22T08:56:36-05:00Governments 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 - UpdatePublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1012-eng.php#04cbbe61006c6796baf369ab3645a39a2012-11-14T10:00:00-05:002012-11-14T10:00:00-05:00Today, 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 - UpdatePublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1012-eng.php#2fcbb78aa983d862bae0768cb723e09f2012-11-01T15:00:00-04:002012-11-01T15:00:00-04:00The 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 - UpdatePublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1012-eng.php#23cd304a48356fd096f7c8d010642aa12012-10-19T16:09:15-04:002012-10-19T16:09:15-04:00Today, 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 - UpdatePublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1012-eng.php#30486b10177c71128c08aa94d48b05802012-10-08T15:30:00-04:002012-10-08T15:30:00-04:00Today, 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 - UpdatePublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1012-eng.php#603b15d7c5079c817f555c728a4a9dda2012-10-06T16:46:23-04:002012-10-06T16:46:23-04:00Today, 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 - UpdatePublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1012-eng.php#d87cc5fb0875ac4689b0d3bd1d506b272012-10-05T14:40:00-04:002012-10-05T14:40:00-04:00The 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 beefPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-1012-eng.php#1c48cadf0f6ff5ed232a8ba97929e5082012-10-01T21:50:20-04:002012-10-01T21:50:20-04:00The 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.cahttp://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/consumer-centre/food-safety-investigations/xl-foods/eng/1347937722467/1347937818275#0c8d6e9dd92b960b312ded850f1b24352012-10-01T12:32:52-04:002012-10-01T12:32:52-04:00The 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 - UpdatePublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/osm-esm-eng.php#56f54c3f51ebbe9b6416be701352e2212012-08-29T15:06:25-04:002012-08-29T15:06:25-04:00An 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 mangoesPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/osm-esm-eng.php#296801011af3f6de934dca714025fc342012-08-25T13:31:24-04:002012-08-25T13:31:24-04:00The 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 yourselfPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/videos/video04-eng.php#451344aed85d66075cc79cdb8b3ea3972012-08-10T07:21:24-04:002012-08-10T07:21:24-04:00Anyone 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 labPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/videos/video03-eng.php#f33413e6751d63352ef591512f35f2f52012-08-02T17:44:29-04:002012-08-02T17:44:29-04:00The 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 sourcePublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/videos/video02-eng.php#8a30e0cc44faa5069ac325bfc34846fd2012-07-27T08:39:47-04:002012-07-27T08:39:47-04:00Epidemiologists 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 picturePublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/videos/video01-eng.php#9fb0dfebe63957febd3460486c0f80642012-07-20T07:46:27-04:002012-07-20T07:46:27-04:00The 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 sheetPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/fs-fi/index-eng.php#09c8ac015ee388937221c8d3607323b92012-07-19T09:30:15-04:002012-07-19T09:30:15-04:00Material 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 foodPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/spf-sna-eng.php#e224054f4e0d1881580d2dd7f024afa72012-05-09T16:38:44-04:002012-05-09T16:38:44-04:00An 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 FesikhPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2012/2012_65-eng.php#b8b8b941d5668c563c42ddede0b178612012-05-08T12:22:53-04:002012-05-08T12:22:53-04:00Health 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 illnessPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/salmonella-eng.php#b4b09e59fedf20875f3b900fd6e0ef9b2012-04-07T23:58:09-04:002012-04-07T23:58:09-04:00A 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 productsPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/fs-sa/phn-asp/ecoli-eng.php#761647b1fbc50615bdb1a8b731efecd62012-03-23T14:04:20-04:002012-03-23T14:04:20-04:00A 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 outbreakPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/ecoli/advisory-avis_20110621-eng.php#78a202f29dbb62c232a385cbf6fa90ba2011-06-21T13:45:00-04:002011-06-21T13:45:00-04:00In 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.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/advisory-avis_20110520-eng.php#e604ef9fb138a7d8de8f8a40ce93cd2b2011-05-20T11:30:00-04:002011-05-20T11:30:00-04:00Following 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 outbreakPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/ecoli/advisory-avis_20110407-eng.php#8e5d1c4c5f2847c0d0924411df8977322011-04-07T17:31:00-04:002011-04-07T17:31:00-04:00OTTAWA, 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 outbreakPublic Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.cahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/ecoli/advisory-avis_20110404-eng.php#76d49499a61383103d042206c5b152f72011-04-04T13:34:00-04:002011-04-04T13:34:00-04:00The 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.