Quebec
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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…
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Lester’s
Lester’s is a Canadian company engaged in the processing of different kinds of meat. The company has its headquarters in Quebec, Canada History Lester’s was founded by Max Lester, a European who came to settle in Canada in 1925. He opened his own delicatessen in the area of Montreal six years later. Lester capitalized on…
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Vitoeuf Inc.
Vitoeuf Inc. is a Canadian company that is engaged in egg processing. The company has its headquarters in Quebec, Canada. History Vitoeuf was established in 1984 and was already originally focused on egg processing. The company got its name from the two words, “vit” (French for quick) and “oeuf” (French for egg). During the company’s…
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