Food Safety : 50 Articles

If you’re concerned about food safety – be it foodbourne illness or chemicals in food, you’ve arrived at the right place.  Search this section for articles about food contaminants, such as pesticide residues and hormones, as well as safe food handling practices.

U.S. report quantifies risk of listeria in deli foods

Some simple safety techniques for food handling and preparation could help delicatessens and other food stores cut the risk of customers developing the potentially deadly foodborne illness…

Contaminated diet contributes phthalates and BPA chemicals

While water bottles may tout BPA-free labels and personal care products declare phthalates are not among their ingredients, these assurances may not be enough. According to new study findings,…

Whether chicken or salad, food safety at home is key to avoiding illness

A new study analyzing outbreaks of foodborne illness has found contaminated salad greens make the most people sick, but contaminated poultry have resulted in the most deaths. In light of this…

Safety concerns halt operations at Canada meat plant

Canadian food inspectors said, on Friday November 23, they have suspended operations at a meat-processing plant in Edmonton, Alberta, for failing to properly track its deliveries after…

High exposure to food toxins: preschool kids particularly vulnerable

In a new study published in the journal Environmental Health, researchers at UC Davis and UCLA measured food-borne toxin exposure in children and adults by pinpointing foods with high levels…

American Academy of Pediatrics weighs in on organic foods for kids

Parents know it's important for children to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains. But it's less clear whether spending the extra money…

Test your summer food safety know how

The season of outdoor dining, backyard barbecues, family picnics, and weekend camping trips is finally here.  But it's also the season that brings with it a greater risk of food…

Wash your hands, but steer clear of the kitchen towel

An alarming new study has revealed that the dirtiest item in Canadian homes is the kitchen towel. The study was conducted by a group of international experts in microbiology, virology,…

Green onions suspected in Ontario salmonella outbreak

A salmonella outbreak in the Greater Toronto Area is thought to be the result of contaminated green onions. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says green onions sold at five Highland Farms…

CFIA warns against some Lay’s potato chips due to salmonella fears

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning Canadians to steer clear of some types of Lay's Potato Chips because the products may be contaminated with salmonella. The chips contain…

Ontario sees spike in number of cases of listeriosis since January

Health officials report that Ontario has seen a spike in the number of cases of listeriosis, a type of food borne illness, since January but say preliminary test results show the five…

Canadian pork is safe to eat

Canadian health officials maintain pork is safe to eat despite comments from the World Health Organization (WHO) that the swine flu virus (H1NI) could survive in the thawed meat and blood of…

Canadians have inconsistent food safety behaviours: study

The same Canadians who obsess over best-before dates at the supermarket are casually pouring expired milk into their coffee at home, according to a new study on freshness standards which will…

List of recalled peanut products grows

Seven more peanut flavoured bars have been added to the list of products recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency because they may be contaminated with salmonella. The majority of the…

Peanut products recalled due to Salmonella

Yesterday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced a recall of nine varieties of energy bars as they may contain peanut butter or peanut paste tainted with salmonella typhimurium.…

Pregnancy and Listeriosis

Although rare, pregnant women are 20 times more likely than other healthy adults to get listeriosis, an infection caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes.…

Ontario cheese recalled due to suspected Listeria

Feared to be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes, Ivanhoe, Great Canadian and Iqbal brand cheeses have been recalled. These cheese products are sold at grocery stores and deli counters across…

Fresh Obessions mushrooms recalled for Listeria

An Ontario-based mushroom grower is recalling one of its products, saying it could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) released a statement…

Protect yourself from Listeriosis

The latest Listeria outbreak is a warning to consumers to be responsible for the safety of their own food. Listeriosis, caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes, is one of many…

Listeriosis outbreak leads to recall of Maple Leaf meat products

Health authorities in Ontario have confirmed 13 cases of listeriosis - a food-borne illness caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes - stemming from processed meats produced by a Maple…