The number of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) fatalities in Sierra Leone rose by 121 from Oct. 4th to 5th, according to data released by the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Sierra Leone. On Saturday,...

With a total of 623 travel associated and locally acquired chikungunya cases, three states account for slightly more than half of all chikungunya cases in the United States, according to the latest data...

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume and retailers, restaurants and institutions not to sell or use Peppo’s Food’s Hommous due to Listeria monocytogenes. This...

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Fruits de Mer Madeleine Inc. is recalling Madeleine brand Tomalley Spread from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food...

Alberta Health Services (AHS) reports the confirmation of 18 Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) cases during the period of Sept. 1 to 10. The cases are broken down as follows: Calgary Zone (10), Edmonton Zone (5),...

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Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is reminding residents to continue to protect themselves against mosquito bites when going outdoors. Ongoing testing of mosquito pools has confirmed the presence of West Nile...

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Ferme Floralpe Inc. is recalling L’Alpette cheese from the marketplace because it may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria. This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection...

Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors has identified the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this year.  The individual is a male in his 30s from the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, who...

Concord Premium Meats Ltd. is recalling Marc Angelo brand Smoked Prosciutto Speck, product of Italy, from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the Canadian...

At least 44 people, including 25 children were sickened with Bacillus cereus after eating fried rice at an Ottawa Chinese restaurant, according to a Daily Courier report.  Ottawa Public Health says lab...