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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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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1 week ago China’s Surging Crude Imports from Indonesia Point to Iran Trade

China has recorded a surge in Indonesian crude imports over the past two months, highlighting an unlikely route that suggests new workarounds could be emerging for Iran’s oil exports — even in the face of US pressure.

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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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