Under Canada’s new alcohol guidelines, updated by a scientific expert panel to reflect the latest research, three to six drinks a week is considered moderate risk for both men and women, and seven or more drinks a week is deemed high risk.FRED TANNEAU/AFP/Getty Images Canada’s new guidelines on alcohol and health have arrived, with the … Read more
CORNWALL, PE, Jan 17, 2023 /CNW/ – No Canadian should have to choose between paying for prescription drugs and putting food on the table. Today, the Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honorable Ernie HudsonMinister of Health and Wellness for prince edward island (PEI), highlighted further progress made under the Improving Affordable … Read more
Historically, manufacturers and distributors have had to obtain a Temporary Marketing Authorization (TMA) to sell supplemented foods in Canada. Supplemented foods already on the market with a TMA or application submitted before July 21, 2022, will have until December 31, 2025 to comply with the new regulations. However, all new supplemented foods will need to … Read more
This year was marked by ever-increasing food prices, new food labeling regulations and also encouraging news about diet and health. Here’s a roundup of four stories that stood out in 2022, along with take-aways for 2023 and beyond. Food inflation top of mind This year Canada saw the highest rate of food inflation since 1981. … Read more
‘Tis the season for festive meals, but with that also comes the risk of improperly cooked and served dishes causing food-borne illnesses. From not cooking meat properly to leaving foods at room temperature, there are many ways to cause people to spend the holidays in the bathroom—or worse, the hospital. Food poisonings in Canada The … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently added new listings to their ongoing list of food recalls in the country that you might want to take a look at. The affected products in the latest recalls are due to a variety of contaminants, such as glass, allergens and salmonella. For all of the foods listed … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 30, 2022 9:07 am Updated June 30, 2022 11:22 am Decrease article font size Increase article font size Canada will require that companies add nutrition warnings to the front of pre-packaged food with high levels of saturated fat, sugar or sodium, starting in 2026. But ground meat will … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recently issued a variety of food recalls and safety alerts and they include a few grocery items you might have in your home. The latest recalls are due to chemical contamination, microbial contamination, and in one case, “pieces of glass.” For all of the foods listed below, the … Read more
good evening, let’s start with today’s top stories: Neil Doef, a 17-year-old from Smiths Falls, Ont., was a few shifts into the biggest hockey game of his life when he crashed headfirst onto the boards. It was December, 2014, and Doef had been chosen to represent Team Canada East at the World Junior A Challenge, … Read more
OTTAWA, ON, Nov 24, 2022 /CNW/ – From November 18 to 24, 2022, we recognized the annual World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW). This year’s campaign called for cross-sectoral collaboration to preserve the efficacy of these important medications and to strengthen preventive measures addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR is already having a significant burden on human … Read more
