Health and Wellness

Granny Smith apples and Gala apples exported by Bidart Bros. in the United States (US) are being recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The Sudbury & District Health Unit is reporting the first confirmed cases of influenza infection in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts.

This recall involves over 200,000 strollers and eight different models of Graco strollers & travel systems sold in Canada between August 2000 and November 2014. All affected models are a single-occupant stroller with a spring-loaded fold lock on each side and a one-hand fold release mechanism on the handle. Model numbers and the date of manufacture are printed on a label located on the stroller tubing frame.

Health Minister Rona Ambrose and Dr. Gregory Taylor, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, today announced strengthened public health measures to further protect Canadians and help prevent the spread of Ebola in Canada.

The Ministry of the Environment has advised the Sudbury & District Health Unit that results from samples taken October 23, 2014, from Long Lake are positive forblue-green algae (cyanobacteria). The samples contained a species of cyanobacteria that can produce toxins.