In an update on two food recalls in Canada (HERE and HERE),  the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reported that Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. expanded their recall of Robin Hood brand All Purpose...

Thirteen measles cases have now been confirmed in the province, all believed to be linked in this most recent outbreak. “All of the cases currently confirmed have been linked in some way – primarily...

Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination has prompted Central Smith Creamery in Ontario to recall Wholesome Farms brand Vanilla Sundae Cup. The following products are affected by the recall:         Check...

Just as there were reports of three confirmed travel-related measles cases in Toronto, Peel Public Health announced they were investigating a confirmed case of measles in a child from Mississauga. Members...

Health officials in Toronto have confirmed three measles cases in the city that are linked to travel. Toronto Public Health (TPH)  is encouraging everyone to check their vaccination status and ensure...

Since we last reported on the ongoing outbreak of norovirus and gastrointestinal illnesses linked to raw and undercooked oysters from British Columbia in mid-February, the number of outbreak cases have...

In a follow-up on the Escherichia coli O121, or E.coli O121 outbreak that has affected several Canadian provinces, The Public Health Agency of Canada announced yesterday the outbreak has been linked...

Due to the sustained increase in the number of mumps cases being identified across the Edmonton Zone, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is expanding the scope of the outbreak to include the entire Edmonton...

The number of mumps cases reported in Toronto has risen to 62 confirmed cases, according to city health officials. Most of the cases are among 18-35 year old individuals. Five of the cases are related...

Mumps has seen a resurgence in Canada as well as here in the United States. Outbreak have been reported in Toronto, Manitoba and Alberta to date. Visiting Scientist at the University of Guelph, Jason...