Last week’s food news covered a range of topics, from food safety and new allergy guidelines to a restaurateur facing criminal charge.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, oysters from B.C., sold in several grocery stores in the United States, are linked to the recent norovirus outbreak. The agency is in the process of removing oysters from the product lines.
Calgary chef, Michael Noble, is charged with sexual assault. Noble allegedly sexually assaulted his 21-year-old employee at a work party. He denies this allegation.
Food Allergy Canada created a new food allergy guide that aims to help post-secondary students to avoid anaphylactic reactions caused by an accidental consumption of allergens. The hope is that this new food allergy guide will help to prevent deaths caused by allergic reactions.
B.C. oysters might be causing norovirus outbreak in U.S.
B.C. oysters, potentially contaminated with norovirus, might have been sold to the United States and cause the current outbreak of this type. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is in the process of removing the oysters from the stores.
Read more about the story at Global News.
Toronto Taste culinary event will be held on June 3
Second Harvest's Toronto Taste 2018 culinary event will be taking place on June 3. The event will feature more than 60 chefs from popular Toronto restaurant and 30 beverage purveyors, all in support of reducing food waste. Get your ticket before the sale ends!
Read more about the story at Canada NewsWire.
Chef Michael Noble faces sexual assault allegation
One of the most acclaimed Calgary chefs, Michael Noble, has been charged with sexual assault. Noble is accused of sexually assaulting a 21-year-old employee after a work party.
Read more about the story at CBC News.
Ontario First Nation gets access to fresh produce
For the first time, community members of the Wahnapitae First Nation (located near Sudbury, Ont.) will be able to purchase fresh and healthy produce right in the community at the new monthly “fair food market”. This market will be held at the First Nation's administration office and will save people a journey to the closest grocery store 20 minutes away.
Read more about the story at CBC News.
New food allergy guide for post secondary students
Food Allergy Canada has created a new food allergy guide for post secondary students. The guide aims to help students be more cautious about what they consume and effectively avoid an anaphylactic reaction caused by food allergies.
Read more about the story at CBC News.
Winnipeg low-income families re-discover dignified grocery shopping
Winnipeg organization, Main Street Project, found a way for low-income earners to have a better experience when it comes to shopping for groceries. Instead of waiting in the line for a food-bank donation, low-income residents can now walk through the aisles in the grocery store and choose from various products.
Read more about the story at CBC News.
