16 h. ago Pistachio products could carry salmonella risk. What we know so far

The recent recall of pistachios and pistachio-related products are linked to an ongoing investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak, Health Canada said.

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6 d. ago McGill microbiologist advises some people to avoid eating pistachios after ban on imports from Iran linked to salmonella outbreak

Jennifer Ronholm says those who are prone to severe infections should avoid the nut, including children under five, seniors, pregnant women and immunocompromised people.

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6 d. ago Vulnerable people should avoid eating pistachios, McGill microbiologist advises after salmonella outbreak

Jennifer Ronholm says some people should avoid the nut, including children under five, seniors, pregnant women and immunocompromised people.

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9 d. ago Listeria found in Walmart meatball meals may be linked to deadly fettuccine outbreak

Federal health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain heat-and-eat beef meatball pasta meals sold at Walmart stores because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria previously linked to a deadly outbreak. The U.S. Agriculture Department issued a public health alert late Thursday for Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce sold in […]

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1 week ago Over 100 sickened by salmonella outbreak linked to pistachio products: PHAC

The outbreak update says the cases are spread across six provinces, with the majority in Ontario and Quebec, and 16 people are hospitalized.

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2 w. ago Tainted salami outbreak that caused many illnesses in Ontario is finally over

Salami lovers can breathe a sigh of relief after a months-long salmonella outbreak in Canada appears to be over.The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) announced on Tuesday that its investigation into salami and cacciatore brand salmonella outbreaks has been closed."The outbreak appears to be over, and the investigation has been closed," the agency stated.According to PHAC, people became sick between mid-April and early August 2024. Altogether, there were 90 cases of salmonella illnesses across four provinces:British Columbia (one)Alberta (69)Manitoba (one)Ontario (19)Of the reported cases, 10 people were hospitalized, and there were no deaths."Many people who became sick reported eating salami in prepared sandwiches or purchased from deli counters where the recalled products were served," reads the notice.Recall notices for several salami and cacciatore brands were issued between June and August due to the salmonella outbreak.In early June,...

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2 w. ago 90 confirmed salmonella cases in outbreak linked to salami: PHAC

OTTAWA — A salmonella outbreak linked to salami and cacciatore that sickened dozens of people in several provinces appears to be over. The Public Health Agency of Canada says there were 90 confirmed salmonella cases, 10 of which led to hospitalizations. Alberta had 69 of the cases, followed by Ontario with 19, and Manitoba and […]

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2 w. ago 27 sickened by salmonella in outbreak linked to dog food, treats

VANCOUVER — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says 27 people have been sickened with salmonella, mostly in Alberta and British Columbia, in an outbreak linked to contaminated dog food and treats. The agency says dog food and treats can be contaminated with bacteria, and people can get sick through contact with a dog or by […]

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2 w. ago 27 sickened by salmonella in outbreak linked to dog food and treats

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says 27 people have been sickened with salmonella, mostly in Alberta and B.C., in an outbreak linked to contaminated dog food and treats.

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2 w. ago 11 hospitalized, 79 sickened in salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

Eleven people have been hospitalized, and almost 80 salmonella cases have been reported after an outbreak of infections linked to certain brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products. Dozens of recall warnings have been issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency over the last couple months for various brands of pistachio products, from bulk nuts to […]

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