Casy Industries Ltd. is recalling Casy’s Kwik brand Gluten-free Corn Snax from the marketplace because they may contain hazelnut and almond which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to hazelnut or almond should not consume the recalled products. More information is available online. Call 613-773-6600.
As part of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) annual monitoring of various food products, a report released found that all children’s food tested for pesticide residues, veterinary drugs, and metals contaminants complied with federal standards. More than 600 tests were performed on 204 samples, producing over 92,000 results. The testing targeted infant foods such … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced that a July 10 food recall warning has been updated to include additional distribution information identified during the CFIA food safety investigation. HQ Fine Foods is recalling Gloria’s, Oven Pride Kitchen, Quality Fast Foods brands and Lunch Box sandwich products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced that KNV Food Corporation is recalling biscuits from the marketplace because they contain egg, milk, and wheat which are not declared on the label. The following products have been sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. If you have an allergy to egg, milk, or wheat, or … Read more
On behalf of Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.), Conservative MP Brad Butt (Mississauga-Streetsville, Ont.) announced $850,000 in federal funding for Safe Food Canada: The Learning Partnership. Safe Food Canada is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing food safety by establishing a consistent set of competencies for all food workers in Canada. More information is available online.
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) announced that Canada has ratified the UPOV’91 treaty to improve the plant variety protection system. This important step finalizes one of the key measures of the recently-passed Agricultural Growth Act. The Agricultural Growth Act and its amendments have modernized legislation around plant breeders’ rights, allowing Canada to finally ratify UPOV’91. … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that Saputo Inc. is recalling Papillon brand Roquefort Cheese products from the marketplace because they may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria. This recall was triggered by CFIA test results. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-6600. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that HG Holdings (International) Corp is recalling Santan brand instant … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that Can-Roxy Trading Inc. is recalling Roxy brand Unsweetened Coconut Cream Powder from the marketplace because it contains milk which is not declared on the label. The following product has been sold in Ontario. This recall was triggered by the CFIA’s inspection activities. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-6600. The Canadian Food Inspection … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that a May 25 food recall warning has been updated to include additional product information identified during the CFIA’s food safety investigation. Loblaw Companies Ltd is recalling President’s Choice brand hummus and dip products from the marketplace because they may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria. Consumers should not consume the … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is advising consumers of a possible food tampering situation involving potatoes following consumer complaints where nails and needles appear to have been inserted into potatoes. To date complaints have been received from Atlantic Canada. As tampering is a criminal offense, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are leading the investigation into this matter. The … Read more
