Food Inspection Agency
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Allergen Alert on Several Varieties of Cereal Bars
Canada’s Food Inspection Agency, CFIA, has announced an allergen alert regarding three varieties of cereal bars. The cereal bars contain milk, which is considered a common food allergen. The affected cereal bars are sold under the Mrs. Freshley’s label and are sold in a multipack. The affected varieties are “Apple Cinnamon & Pastry Cereal Bars”…
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An Expansion On a Previously Announced Raw Oysters Alert
A public health alert and product recall that was announced October 15 has been expanded. The alert and recall now includes shucked oysters and raw oysters (in shell) that have been distributed to several processors of shellfish in the area of British Columbia. Canada’s Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume the…
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Health Hazard Alert for Strubs Ready-To-Eat Atlantic Salmon Cancelled
A previous health hazard alert and product recall issued last October has recently been cancelled by the CFIA. The product involved in the recall was “Strubs Ready-to-Eat Danish-Style Smoked Grav-Lox Atlantic Salmon.” The CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) is now informing the public that the product no longer poses a health risk because of Salmonella…
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Richardsons Farm Market Apple Cider Recall
The CFIA has announced a public warning against certain batches of apple cider sold under the “Richardson’s Farm Market” brand. The apple cider product is believed to be contaminated by the Salmonella bacteria, despite having been pasteurized. The affected apple cider was sold from November 5 to 9 at the Richardson’s Farm Market, as well…
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Ground Beef Recall in the U.S. and Canada
The USDA has announced a recall of ground beef products from the Canadian company XL Foods Inc which are suspected to be contaminated with E. coli. The public health alert on raw boneless beef trim products was issued in cooperation with the USDA Food Safety Information Service on products imported from the Canadian based company.…
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Trader Joe’s: Recall of Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice
Trader Joe’s voluntarily recalled its Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice dinner for possible listeria contamination. This translates to about 5,000 pounds in quantity recalled. The Indian product sold in the U.S. and Canada was recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Aliya’s Foods Ltd. Trader Joe’s also issued a voluntary recall. The USDA has…
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Food Safety Agency Taken Over by Health Canada
Health Canada is taking over the responsibility of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. According to the government, the move will allow three agencies to take charge of different food safety facets under one minister. Additionally, the government said the move had the potential of strengthening the whole process of food safety. In the past few…
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