The efficiency of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and peroxyacetic acid (PAA) to reduce murine norovirus 1 (MNV-1), a surrogate for human norovirus, and Bacteroides fragilis HSP40-infecting phage B40-8 on shredded iceberg lettuce was investigated.

TORONTO -- People who believe they were affected by listeriosis as a result of recalled meat products produced by Maple Leaf Foods have the next 181 days to file a claim for financial compensation.

OTTAWA -- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume Piller's taste Better than Bacon Maple Flavoured Smoked Ham and Lean'n' Tasty Smoked Ham Maple Flavour Bacon Style Slices described below because these products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The following meat products are affected by this alert.

TORONTO -- Food producer Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has reported a first-quarter profit of $2.9 million, reversing a year-ago loss of $10 million posted as the company struggled with a recall of meat tainted with the Listeria bacteria. The Toronto-based company said its earnings amounted to two cents a share versus nil cents in the prior-year period.