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Recall of Pizza Pops expands due to possible links to E. coli outbreak
Calgary food hall ordered to close by AHS due to 'pest activity'
As pistachio recalls continue, this Ottawa chocolatier is reassuring his customers
3 Mississauga restaurants warned over food safety violations during inspections
More pistachios recalled amid salmonella concerns in Canada
Requests for extra soy sauce leave B.C. sushi chef in a ‘bad mood’
The world's most-consumed liquor is finally cropping up in North American bars
Why Bick’s pickles are getting harder to find on Canadian shelves
CBC investigation finds some big grocers promoting imported food with Canadian branding
Nutrition warning labels are hitting shelves near you — earlier than expected
Fermented foods safety guidance: A new resource for public health practitioners
Want to avoid ultra-processed foods? Cook more often, choose whole foods
Sweet dreams in Smiths Falls as town awaits Hershey factory return
Marketplace found up to 1 in 3 groceries get labelled as Canadian. Customers say they're skeptical
From made in Canada to product of Canada: How to make sense of Canadian labels
17 hospitalized in salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries
Fast food is local food, says journalist who took pictures of McDonald's all over the world
Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC
Limit coffee-drinking to this time window to lower early death risk, study suggests
How much will turkey dinner cost this holiday season? We crunched the numbers
Why it seems like there have been so many food recalls in Canada recently
Various breads and buns recalled due to pieces of metal: CFIA
McDonald's president says its food is safe to eat after U.S. E. coli outbreak
Food poisoning dangers are real after severe weather. Here's how to protect yourself
Coca-Cola is pulling its newest 'permanent' flavour from store shelves
The 18% tip: Here's what Canadians are saying as some restaurants raise their default options
Death toll is now 9 in U.S. listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meat, CDC says
3rd person dies in Listeria outbreak in plant-based milks
Cinnamon recall and warnings south of the border prompt monitoring in Canada
Grocery code could spur investment, stabilize prices: Kraft Heinz Canada president
How do kiwi and oyster sound? People are using AI to dream up new culinary creations
Competition Bureau obtains court orders in investigation into Loblaw, Sobeys owners
Marine collagen is all the rage in anti-aging. What does that mean for fish?
Teen died from eating a spicy chip as part of social media challenge, autopsy report concludes
After community backlash, celeb chef David Chang will no longer enforce 'chili crunch' trademark
With bird flu cases rising in border states, should Canadians be concerned about their food?
Person is diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows in Texas
Ontario's Ministry of Labour can't force employers to pay worker wages, but why?
Restaurant chain starts charging carbon fee to customers
Banned in Europe, this controversial ingredient is allowed in foods here
Shoppers turn to 'imperfect produce' as grocery prices rise
2 cases of 'zombie deer disease' have been confirmed in B.C. Here's what you need to know
Here's how Canadians view big grocer Loblaw Co.: expert
Avian flu found at western Quebec commercial poultry farm
Mandarin or clementine? Canada is divided when it comes to big boxes of tiny holiday citrus
Goodbye steak, hello mung beans! Overheated food prices have Canadians buying less meat
Cantaloupe recall over salmonella expands to include other fruits
Small business owners defrauded, then left by banks to take $23K loss
Ontario, B.C. business owners cautiously optimistic about lifting of capacity restrictions
John Ivison: Wage subsidy program and similar pandemic emergency spending should be ended
Restaurants may not survive without extension of COVID-19 benefits, group warns
These Canadian industries are currently facing the biggest labour shortages
Restaurants, bars launch petition calling for an end to midnight 'curfew'
Dining out, salons, gyms and more: COVID-19 restrictions by province and territory
Ontario releases new details on how people will prove their COVID-19 vaccine status starting Sept. 22
Here's what restaurant operators are saying about Ontario's new vaccine passport program
'In the trenches': Toronto restaurants without patios struggling, customers hesitant to dine indoors
We've closed': Labour shortages forcing Ontario restaurants to scale back operating hours
Well-known Toronto restaurateur slams city's effort to support local eateries
Toronto restaurant asking unvaccinated people to sit outside
'Anger and vitriol': Toronto restaurants with vaccine mandate face backlash
Reopening anxiety: Experts say shaking lockdown habits will be hard for some
'I think a 21-day interval is prudent:' Ontario's new chief medical officer of health rules out an early move to Step 3
Customers can ask about an employee's vaccination status, but employers can't share it: experts
'Really good news': Ontarians celebrate reopening with patio visits, shopping trips
What is allowed on Friday as Ontario enters Step 1 of reopening?
Ontario grocery work shifting amid increasing automation and online sales, report finds
How do you know if your mask is working and if the air you're breathing is safe?
Toronto police issue tickets after 25 people found partying inside restaurant
Oakville, Ont. restaurant celebrates mother figures with ‘Nonna Wall’
Toronto pizza restaurant owner pivots to frozen pies during the pandemic
Toronto to begin preparing for curbside patios in early May ahead of lockdown end date
Metro, Sobeys among companies called out for not doing enough to reduce harmful chemicals
Covid support for businesses extended in 2021 budget
Public notice issued after at least 105 people potentially exposed to COVID-19 at Vaughan restaurant
Canada's restaurant industry in jeopardy | CTV News
Ontario restaurant workers will get COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 2, officials now confirm
More than 1,000 people call for Ontario restaurant workers to be in Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Toronto restaurant makes push for red zone to have 'a fighting chance'
Ontario hiring 100 new health and safety inspectors, more than 370 tickets issued so far this year
7-Eleven Canada working on in-store 'consumption areas' for beer and wine
Simcoe Muskoka returns to Red-level restrictions with lockdown lifted
Ontario permits indoor dining for NHL teams while province under stay-at-home order
Can the co-op model help local businesses compete with Uber and Amazon?
SanRemo Bakery temporarily closes after employees test positive for COVID-19
Toronto restaurant offering free burgers to seniors and the homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic
Markham, Ont. restaurant out about $60K in sales after DoorDash questions some orders
'Beyond our expectations': Toronto bagel shop thriving despite COVID-19 lockdown
Ontario must do more to support businesses during lockdown, says restaurant owner
Canadian Foodservice Businesses in Turmoil Amid Potential Delays for COVID Vaccinations
I’ve spent my life building restaurants. COVID-19 has killed their magic – and threatened their future - Jenn Agg Special to Globe and Mail.
The Ottawa Mission's food service training program gets new home — for $10 a year
Food bank use was rising even before start of pandemic: Ontario survey
Metro recalls several products in Ontario over possible Salmonella contamination
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Nov. 7
Support for Toronto restaurants, taxi industry on the agenda at this week's city council meeting
Coronavirus: Toronto considers changing by-laws to allow restaurant patios to be open in winter
Struggling restaurants unsure where to turn with new pandemic restrictions in Ont. COVID-19 hotspots
Ontario premier needs to see 'hard evidence' before shutting down indoor dining in Toronto
Seven COVID-19 cases tied to downtown Toronto restaurant
Downtown bars and restaurants close over COVID-19 concerns
Want the government to split your dinner tab? Restaurants pitch relief plan to help them survive
How one Toronto steakhouse bucked the downward trend and turned its parking lot into a paradise
NATIONAL POST September 5, 2020
Sneaky Dee's likely to be demolished to make way for condo building
CBC News September 7, 2020
More than half of Canadian restaurants may close permanently within months, survey finds
CTV News August 28, 2020
Former Foodora workers reach $3.46M settlement with app's parent company
CTV News August 25, 2020
As economy recovers, some Toronto restaurants commit to end tipping
CTV News August 13, 2020
Ontario restaurants are going high-tech during COVID-19
TVO August 11, 2020
New Ontario law requiring personal info for dining in prompts privacy concerns
Small businesses struggle to stay afloat as Ontario reopens amid pandemic
CBC News July 22, 2020
What Stage 3 of Ontario's COVID-19 reopening plan could look like
CBC News July 10, 2020
Province's soup kitchens seeing larger demand, fewer people to help
CBC News July 7, 2020
We Need Better Masks
Harvard Business Review June 18, 2020
No singing or dancing allowed as Ontario reopens restaurant patios
CTV News June 16, 2020
What does a post-COVID restaurant look like? Dining experience might lose appeal
CTV News June 2, 2020
How COVID-19 will change the way restaurants run
BUSINESSWORLD April 27, 2020
COVID-19 food safety: Separating the myths from the facts
NATIONAL POST April 7, 2020
How the coronavirus is affecting food service businesses
THE GLOBE AND MAIL March 13, 2020
Cannabis drinks have been legal for over 2 months in Canada — so why aren't they on the shelves?
CBC News March 1, 2020
Subway must pay CBC $500K for failed defamation lawsuit over chicken
CBC News February 28, 2020
U.S. FDA approves first treatment for kids with peanut allergy
CBC News January 15, 2020
Nuts ‘N More peanut spread recalled over Listeria concern
GlobalNews February 11, 2020
How much food can you bring into Canada? The rules may soon change
CTV News February 6, 2020
Gene editing could revolutionize the food industry, but it'll have to fight the PR war GMO foods lost
CBC News January 15, 2020
Why you won't be eating out of foam containers in Vancouver starting Jan. 1
CBC News December 31, 2019
Statement on new findings and current status of the romaine lettuce E. coli O157:H7 outbreak investigation
FDA December 12, 2019
Food scientists say don't wash the turkey. Here's why
CBC News December 23, 2019
Cookie season in the midst of flour recalls
University of Wisconsin-Madison December 13, 2019
CFIA cancels licences of 3 companies in massive meat recall
CBC News December 2, 2019
Why E. coli linked to romaine lettuce remains 'an extremely difficult problem'
CBC News November 26, 2019
'We do get into conflicts': When a food inspector makes a surprise visit to a restaurant
CBC News October 13, 2019
Washing your hands is the best way to stop the E. coli superbug
CTV News October 23, 2019
Beef recall expands as federal food agency investigation into Toronto slaughterhouse continues
CBC News October 17, 2109
14 schools, daycares violated health procedures, food inspection reports reveal
CBC News October 9, 2109
Food insecurity grows as oceans warm, ice sheets melt, says U of A researcher
CBC News September 25, 2109
How Canadian investigators use DNA to track down contaminated food
CBC News September 21, 2109
Toronto board of health says shortfall from Ford government cuts is $4 million in 2
Toronto Star August 30, 2019
Epinephrine Supply in Canada for Back to School 2019
Allergic Living in Food Allergy, News August 16, 2019
CFIA says no meat from latest infected deer herds has entered Canada's food supply
CBC News, August 14, 2019
'Soap doesn't kill anything': How to hand wash your dishes and spread fewer germs
CTV News August 6, 2019
Never Ever Ask for Lemon Wedge in Your Drink at Restaurants, Here’s Why It’s a Bad Idea
THE EPOCH TIMES July 30, 2019
Fake honey still pouring into Canada, and local beekeepers are feeling the sting
CBC News July 25, 2019
Canadian officials flagged 900 food items from China with 'problems' over 2 years
CBC News July 14, 2019
Federal government to crack down on food fraud
Food in Canada July 12, 2019
Why Is Ground Beef Making People Sick?
Consumer Reports April 15, 2019
Pediatric allergist traces 'mystery' reactions to pea protein — an increasingly popular ingredient
CBC News May 2, 2019
Meal preppers take note: USDA says leftover food only safe for 3 to 4 days after cooking
FOX13 News June 18, 2019
Some baby foods sold in Canada would be 'illegal in Europe,' arsenic testing shows
CBC News Mar 1, 2019
Cookbooks won't teach you how to handle food safely, Guelph study says
CBC News May 22, 2019
These are the most common food-borne illnesses and what foods carry them
Global News May 2, 2019
Canada received cheese linked to E. coli outbreak in France
Food Safety News March 1, 2019
How climate change can make your food less safe to eat
Global News May 15, 2019
CFIA now empowered to levy food safety fines of up to $15,000
Food Safety News May 2, 2019
Chipotle Served Subpoena from Food-Safety Incident
QSR April 2019
Montreal 'going to war' against single-use plastic and styrofoam food containers
CBC News April 24 2019
Health Canada says it will set cap on arsenic in food
CBC News April 11 2019 Updated
Public Health Agency of Canada says salmonella outbreak hits 6 provinces, dozens sick
CBC News April 5 2019
Over 550 Chicken-Related Salmonella Cases Confirmed By Health Canada In Just 2 Years
Narcity March 2019
‘Pretty much everything’ has more germs than a toilet seat. So what?
Global News May 27, 2018
Shrimp containing antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in Canadian grocery stores
CBC News March 15, 2019
Raw frozen breaded chicken blamed for two more Salmonella outbreaks in Canada
Food Safety News March 3, 2019
Woman dies as food poisoning in Michelin-starred restaurant hits 30 diners
CNN February 22, 2019
Customers flag bottled water smelling of 'old socks' and 'urine,' but CFIA says it poses no health risk
CBC News March 3, 2019
SCOC to hear food recall class action by Mr. Sub franchisees against Maple Leaf
Financial Post February 7, 2019
14 per cent of sausage tested didn't specify all meat on label
CBC News February 15, 2019
Student died after eating leftover pasta in rare food poisoning case
FOX News January 28, 2019
Dead rat allegedly found in chowder at Vancouver restaurant
CTV News December 28, 2018
Canadian cities rethink removal of fluoride from tap water
CBC News Jan 24, 2019
Calgary Booster Juice was using countertop cleaner to wash fruits and veggies
CBC News Jan 06, 2019
Federal survey says Canadians don’t know enough about food safety
ipolitics.ca July 29, 2018
Robots Are Making Our Restaurants Safer
modernrestaurantmanagment.com December 19, 2018
Show Me the Science - How to Wash Your Hands
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention October 2, 2018
Why Restaurants Must Adopt a Food Safety Culture
modernrestaurantmanagment.com; December 10, 2018
Other Leafy Greens Springing Up in Absence of Romaine Lettuce on P.E.I.
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