Quebec
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McKesson Canada
McKesson Canada is a diversified healthcare services company that supports pharmacies, manufacturers, hospitals, governments, and other care providers across Canada. It is best known for pharmaceutical distribution, specialty health services, and healthcare logistics rather than consumer grocery retail. The company plays a major behind-the-scenes role in the Canadian healthcare system, helping move medications, clinical services,…
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Metro, Inc.
Metro is one of Canada’s major grocery and pharmacy retailers, with a strong presence in Quebec and Ontario. The chain is known for its combination of full-service supermarkets, discount stores, and pharmacy operations, giving it a broad reach across everyday food and health shopping. It serves customers through a mix of urban, suburban, and neighborhood…
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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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A Product Recall On “Hygaard Mini Sub Sandwiches” for Possible Bacterial Contamination
Hygaard Fine Foods, together with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), has announced a recall on specific batches of sandwiches. The sandwiches are believed to be contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product is sold in the market as “Hygaard Mini Sub Sandwiches.” The sandwiches are sold in 130-gram packs, having a UPC…
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Wholesale Club
The Real Canadian Wholesale Club is a chain of wholesale stores based in Canada. The chain is a subsidiary of Loblaw Companies, Limited. History The first Real Canadian Wholesale Club (RCWC) was opened in 1991, in the area of Saskatoon. This first store had an area of 48,000 feet square and offered products in bulk…
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A Product Recall For Handi Brand Multigrain Bagels
In Ottawa, Canada, food manufacturer Handi Foods Limited has issued a recall on its multigrain bagels for containing undeclared ingredients. The recall was made in cooperation with the CFIA. The Handi Brand’s multigrain bagels are said to contain sunflower seeds that have not been indicated as part of the product’s ingredients. The company is warning…
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Super C
Super C is a discount supermarket chain based in Canada. This discount chain is owned by a parent company, Metro Incorporated. The Super C chain has its headquarters in Quebec, Canada. History Super C stores first starting operating in 1991. Prior to the stores’ inception, there were first Super Carnaval stores operating in Quebec. Super…
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Giant Tiger
Giant Tiger is the third largest chain of discount stores in Canada. The company has its headquarters in Ottawa, Canada. History The first Giant Tiger store was opened in 1961 by Gordon Reid. This store was located on George St., in Byward Market and had an investment of $15,000. Despite low sales in its first…