B.C. Centre for Disease Control

10/29/2025

There are 32 people with Salmonella illnesses in an outbreak linked to dog food and treats in four provinces and territories.

Certain Puppy Love & Puppy World dog treats have been recalled. Do not feed your dog, sell or distribute recalled dog treats.

Children aged 5 years and under, older adults, pregnant people, or people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness.

Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately after handling any type of dog food or treat.

More info: https://ow.ly/oQ6K50XjHza

10/28/2025

Respiratory season is here and now is a great time to get your influenza and COVID-19 vaccines. Getting them early in the season helps protect you from severe illness as the season progresses. For more information on how to protect yourself, visit https://www.bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2025/respiratory-season

10/24/2025

During fall and winter we expect to see more respiratory viruses spreading throughout BC. They can cause symptoms like a fever, sore throat, cough, runny nose and more. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from serious illness is to get immunized for influenza and COVID-19 before respiratory illness season picks up. Visit bccdc.ca/about/news-stories/stories/2025/respiratory-season to learn more.

10/23/2025

Drug checking is a harm reduction service that allows people to determine what is in their substances and potentially take action to reduce the risk of any associated harms.

10/22/2025

14 cases of Salmonella have been reported in BC, with exposure being linked to certain Puppy Love and Puppy World brand dog food and treats. Raw pet food diets are commonly contaminated with bacteria and other pathogens.

Ensure surfaces and tools are properly cleaned after preparing your dogs food, including their water and food bowls, countertops, microwaves, and refrigerators where the food has come into contact.

Wash your hands and teach your children to wash their hands after touching dogs, their toys, food, treats, and waste.

For more information on how to protect yourself and your family, and to check the list of linked products, review the public health notice on the Government of Canada’s website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices/2025/outbreak-salmonella-infections-dog-food-treats.html

10/17/2025

There are now 31 people sick with Salmonella linked to dog food and treats in BC, AB, ON and NWT. Exposure to certain Puppy Love and Puppy World brand dog treats is a likely source for some of the illnesses in this outbreak.

The investigation is ongoing and additional sources of the outbreak may be identified. The notice will be updated as the investigation evolves.

Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately after handling any type of dog food or treat. More info: https://ow.ly/JsmF50XcHZn

10/17/2025

Recently, Fraser Health Public Health has received complaints related to illegal food service operations in the community. Read our public service announcement to learn about the risks, protect your health and follow appropriate steps to operate a food business.

Learn more: https://www.fraserhealth.ca/news/2025/Oct/Illegal-food-businesses-and-your-health

10/15/2025

New measles exposures added in the Northern Health region between September 30 and October 6, and flights on October 6.

If you were exposed, monitor for symptoms of measles and use the measles exposure risk assessment tool to determine your next steps. The tool asks questions about immunization history, measles symptoms, and possible risk factors. It does not collect any personal information.

10/14/2025

Join FluWatchers, a volunteer program that tracks how the flu, RSV and COVID-19 spread across Canada.

It’s quick and easy, just 15 seconds a week via a secure and anonymous portal.

You’ll get a short email asking if anyone in your household had a cough or fever. Your answers will help public health experts spot outbreaks early and plan better responses.

Anyone can join and you can report for your whole household.

Sign up today and be part of the movement to keep Canadians healthy: https://ow.ly/11JQ50WT3GI

10/07/2025

10/02/2025

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