Tag: Canadian Food Inspection Agency

7-Eleven sandwiches and wraps recalled in B.C. due to listeria

A recall has been issued for 7-Eleven-brand sandwiches and wraps in Western Canada due to possible listeria contamination, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said.

RCMP and CFIA convoy locks down ostrich farm, owners arrested

The owners of Universal Ostrich farm in Edgewood, BC were removed from the property and arrested by RCMP Tuesday afternoon.

Convoy descends on ostrich farm, owners fear cull will proceed

A convoy that included members of the RCMP and Canadian Food Inspection Agency arrived in the early morning hours.

Halva brand recalled in B.C. due to salmonella

A brand of halva sold in British Columbia is being recalled for possible salmonella contamination. 

Ostrich farm owner, citing sources, says CFIA cull imminent

Edgewood farm received word from a high-ranking government source: the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is preparing to move on their ostrich farm for a cull within days, not weeks.

Enoki mushrooms recalled in B.C. for possible listeria

A recall has been issued for a brand of enoki mushroom sold in British Columbia and other provinces because of possible listeria contamination. 

Dubai chocolate recall expands due to salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

The Public Health Agency of Canada has added more brands of Dubai chocolate bars to the list of recalled products due to a salmonella outbreak in certain pistachio products. 

Jointed goatgrass identified in Christina Lake

Christina Lake residents are being asked to do their part in preventing the spread of jointed goatgrass, after becoming one of the latest communities in B.C. with reported sightings. 

CFIA recalls brand of jarred anchovies due to histamine

A brand of jarred anchovies has been recalled in British Columbia and multiple other provinces.

Edgewood Ostriches survive another month

The Federal Court of Appeal has granted a stay on the cull order of nearly 400 ostriches in Edgewood. 

Emergency stay order appeal lodged to save ostriches

‘We need more time.’ That is the message from Universal Ostrich Farms as they lodge an emergency stay order on...

‘Come and visit our ostriches’ says Universal Ostrich Farm

The verdict might be in, but that doesn’t mean the fight is over for save 400 ostriches at Edgewood’s...

The fight to save 400 ostriches grows

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it will begin what it calls a "humane depopulation" of about 400 ostriches...

Federal Court rejects Universal Ostrich Farm’s request to halt cull

The fate of 400 ostriches in Edgewood has been handed down, as the federal court dismisses Universal Ostrich Farm...

Fighting for survival; Ostrich cull order nears for Edgewood farm

An Edgewood farm is fighting to save over 400 ostriches, and their livelihoods, as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency...

Egg brands recalled due to possible salmonella

Do not eat or buy certain egg brands as they might have salmonella. On January 18, The Canadian Food Inspection...
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