News - Food Safety

Public health officials with Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care are recommending parents and caregivers be aware of current food and product recalls in Canada and the United States after a local child was discovered to have blood-lead levels higher than national guidelines after eating applesauce affected by an American recall.

A Veterinary Pathologist with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine says the move to boutique style free range livestock production compromises the superior level of food safety that has been achieved as a result of modern livestock housing.