July 4 – Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Press Release

As part of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) routine testing of various food products, a survey released found no detectable lead or low levels of lead in samples of candy, chocolate and cocoa powder. Health Canada determined that the low lead levels detected in this survey are not expected to pose a safety concern … Read more

June 30 – Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Press Release

The food recall warning issued on June 20, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. T-Brothers Food & Trading is recalling crackers from the marketplace because they contain egg, milk, and soy which are not declared on the … Read more

June 27 – Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Press Release

The food recall warning issued on June 18, 2014 has been updated to include an additional product. The additional product was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s food safety investigation. Sesameco is recalling Al Koura brand Tahina Extra from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product. The product has been sold … Read more

June 25 – Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Press Release

The food recall warning issued on June 13, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. Advantage Health Matters is recalling Organic Traditions brand Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers … Read more

June 24 – Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Press Release

Unicer Foods Ltd. is recalling “Queijo de Vaca” Cheese, product of Portugal, from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product has been distributed in Ontario and Quebec. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-6600.

June 20 – Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Press Release

As part of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) annual monitoring of various food products, a report released found that the overall compliance rate of the 2011-2012 Children’s Food Project was 99.7 per cent. More than 2,300 tests were performed on 710 samples, producing over 286,000 results. The study targeted foods commonly consumed by children … Read more

June 19 – Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Press Release

Sesameco is warning the public not to consume and retailers, restaurants and institutions not to sell or use a certain product due to possible Salmonella contamination. The product has been sold by the manufacturer, Sesameco, situated at 4638 boulevard Thimens, St-Laurent, Quebec. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-6600.

June 16 – Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Press Release

The food recall warning issued on June 12, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. Stawnichy’s Meat Processing is recalling soup products from the marketplace because they contain milk, wheat and soy which are not declared on the … Read more

June 13 – Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Press Release

Stawnichy’s Meat Processing is recalling various beef jerky products from the marketplace because they contain wheat, mustard, soy and sulphites which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to wheat, mustard, or soy or a sensitivity to sulphites should not consume the recalled products. The products have been sold in Alberta. The full … Read more

June 12 – Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Press Release

The food recall warning issued on June 7, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. Advantage Health Matters and Noorish Inc. are recalling various products containing chia seeds or sprouted chia seed powder from the marketplace due to … Read more