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When will the crackdowns come, in the aftermath of Calgary’s E. coli outbreak?
Kelly Cryderman
canada
More cases reported after listeria outbreak caused by tainted plant-based milks, public-health agency says
Canadian Food Inspection Agency in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. The Public Health Agency of Canada says two people have died after an outbreak of Listeria infections linked to the recall of plant-based refrigerated beverages. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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McDonald’s sales fall globally for first time in more than three years
FILE - McDonald's restaurant signs are shown in in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 9, 2023. McDonald's reports earning on Monday, July 29, 2024.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
canada
Federal scientists confirm ‘devastating’ spread of deadly parasite in PEI oysters
Thousands of Oysters from local restaurants cure in the sun, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Violet, La. They will eventually be used to fight coastal erosion along the southern most parts of the state. (AP Photo/Stephen Smith)
canada
PEI oysters test positive for parasite that could threaten industry
Oysters harvested from a farm are inspected by a worker in Brunswick, Maine, on June 12, 2022 THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Robert F. Bukaty
canada
Court decision halts enforcement of Ottawa’s kosher slaughter rules
A group of Kosher meat certification agencies are in court today to ask for an injunction against Canadian Food Inspection Agency guidelines for the ritual slaughter of animals. An Orthodox rabbi checks the quality of poultry meat in a Kosher slaughterhouse in Csengele, Hungary on Jan. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh)
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Our fragile food supply chain was built for a world that no longer exists
Evan Fraser
canada
Canadian Food Inspection Agency investigating after parasite found in PEI oysters
Oysters harvested from a farm are inspected by a worker in Brunswick, Maine, on June 12, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Robert F. Bukaty
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Baby Gourmet Foods recalls organic baby cereal over possible bacteria contamination
A brand of baby cereal is being pulled from all in-store and online retailers in Canada due to possible Cronobacter contamination. Calgary-based Baby Gourmet Foods has issued a product recall for its Banana Raisin Oatmeal Organic Whole Grain Cereal (shown), which is sold in 227g packages. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Canadian Food Inspection Agency **MANDATORY CREDIT**
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Grocery code of conduct could spur investment, stabilize food prices, president of Kraft Heinz Canada says
Shoppers look through fresh fruit and vegetables at Wellesley Fruit Market in Downtown Toronto on June 20, 2024. June 20, 2024. (Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail)
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Recalled plant-based milk brands must rebuild trust by apologizing, marketing experts say
Silk brand almond milk product labels are shown in a government of Canada handout photo. Ontario's Health Ministry has confirmed that the two listeriosis deaths linked to a plant-based milk recall were in that province. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Government of Canada **MANDATORY CREDIT**
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Death and cashews: Eating at a restaurant shouldn’t be dangerous, but for Canadians with allergies, it can be
Alex Cyr
canada
Two people dead in listeria outbreak linked to recalled plant-based milk
An electron microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a Listeria monocytogenes bacterium in a 2002 handout photo. Two people have died and several others are sick with listeriosis in an outbreak that triggered a national recall of certain plant-based milk. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-HO, CDC, Elizabeth White, *MANDATORY CREDIT*
international business
Domino’s Pizza shares fall as company warns of slower third-quarter sales
FILE PHOTO: A Domino's Pizza restaurant is seen in Los Angeles, California, U.S. July 18, 2018. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo
canada
Two deaths in listeriosis outbreak linked to plant-based milk recall
Canadian Food Inspection Agency in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. The Public Health Agency of Canada says two people have died after an outbreak of Listeria infections linked to the recall of plant-based refrigerated beverages. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Plan Automation sees growing demand for X-ray machines for food producers
Mat Bédard, Vice President at Xray Reclaim pictured inside the company's facilities in Bolton, ON. Thursday, July 4, 2024. Yader Guzman/The Globe and Mail
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Restaurant company MTY Food Group reports profit down from last year
MTY Food Group Inc. to report its second-quarter results on Thursday before markets open. The Groupe MTY offices are seen in Montreal on January 23, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
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Maple Leaf Foods to spin off pork business into new public company
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. reported its fourth-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as it faced rising labour and production costs. A Maple Leaf Foods employee walks past a Maple Leaf sign at the company's meat facility in Toronto on Monday, December, 15, 2008. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
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AI ranch hands and data-driven ‘plant factories’ offer a glimpse into the future of Canadian farming
New technology can help farmers and food producers do their jobs more effectively and efficiently, a potential benefit for those working the 150-million acres of farmland across Canada.
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Jasper public servant with two kids, a government pension and few savings, is paying ‘tourist prices’ for food