3 d. ago New analysis indicates higher lethality of avian flu at B.C. ostrich farm: Vet

An affidavit by Canada’s deputy chief veterinarian says new analysis has confirmed ostriches at a British Columbia farm that is fighting a cull order for its flock were sickened by a unique and more lethal strain of the avian influenza virus. The affidavit by Dr. Cathy Furness with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says further […]

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5 d. ago Ottawa has found dozens of instances of imported groceries being mislabelled as Canadian

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) found dozens of cases in which major grocers were mislabeling imported items as Canadian-made, amid tensions caused by U.S.-Canada tariffs.The CFIA said in an email that it saw an increase in complaints "related to country of origin claims on food labels or in advertisements," receiving a total of 167 complaints between Nov. 1, 2024 and Sept. 1, 2025.Complaints spiked between February and August, when the U.S.-Canada tariffs were in full force. As of Sept. 1, the CFIA has evaluated 137 of the complaints and identified 48 cases where grocery stores labelled imported food as Canadian.The agency stated that 45 different stores were involved in these complaints, with 42 stores receiving one complaint each, resulting in a non-compliance being identified.Three stores received two complaints each, resulting in non-compliance being identified. The CFIA didn’t disclose which Canadian grocers were involved."The CFI...

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7 d. ago Ostrich farm wins interim stay of order to cull birds over bird flu

A B.C. ostrich farm fighting to stop a cull of its 400-strong flock over an avian flu outbreak has been granted an interim stay order by the Federal Court of Appeal in Ottawa, delaying the execution of the birds. Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, B.C., has been attempting to stop the Canadian Food Inspection Agency […]

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2 w. ago Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalls more items containing pistachios in Quebec

MONTREAL — More recalls have been issued in Quebec for pistachio-containing products linked to a recent salmonella outbreak. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced on Friday that four separate items are being recalled due to possible contamination. They include two products from the Montreal-based company Allo Simonne, as well as two baklava pastries that were […]

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2 w. ago Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalls more items containing pistachio in Quebec

Several pistachio products sold in Quebec, including items from Allo Simonne and baklava from Carrefour Laval, have been recalled over salmonella concerns.

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2 w. ago U.S. billionaire tells why he’s helping fund court fight to stop B.C. ostrich cull

John Catsimatidis said he and a friend had contributed about US$35,000 to the legal fight by Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood in B.C.'s Interior, to stop the cull ordered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

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3 w. ago B.C. ostrich cull over avian flu exposure can proceed, federal appeal court rules

The Federal Court of Appeal rejected an appeal by Universal Ostrich Farms in Edgewood, B.C., seeking to block a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) cull order.

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last month More Dubai chocolate brands recalled in salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

More recalls have been issued for a popular type of chocolate after a salmonella outbreak linked to certain brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says several additional brands of Dubai pistachio and knafeh milk chocolate have been recalled. The brands are Chocofolie, Chocolato, Chocolats Favoris, Dubai and Vincent Selection. The […]

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