Advisories and information on current health topics from the Provincial Health Officer, BC Centre for Disease Control or other agencies.
February 24, 2006
Food Recall - A & K Canned Sausages May Contain Dangerous Bacteria
The
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and A & K Sausage are warning
the public not to consume A & K Brand Canned Sausages described below because
the products may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced
by this bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.
December 22, 2005
BCCDC Concerned about Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is issuing a
carbon monoxide (CO)
warning (MS Word Doc) to British Columbia residents, especially the elderly,
pregnant women and people with heart and lung problems.
November 9, 2005
BCCDC Avian Influenza Update
An unprecedented epi-zootic of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) due to the H5N1 subtype in Asia has expanded to include poultry in parts of Europe.
October 25, 2005
BCCDC Stay healthy - Make sure juice and cider is pasteurized
Unpasteurized juices can become infected with harmful bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella. The Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Perry Kendall and the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) are reminding the public to make sure juices are pasteurized after recent outbreaks of these diseases in Ontario and the United States.
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