December 20 – Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Press Release

Incredible Novelties Inc., is recalling Candy Sweet Spots from the marketplace because they contain egg, which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to egg should not consume the recalled product. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-6600.

December 19 – Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Press Release

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer (EAB) in the following new locations in Ontario and Quebec: Multiple locations in the Town of Bradford in Simcoe County, Ont., and Terrebonne, in the municipalite regionale de comte (MRC) of Les Moulins, Que. Movement restrictions, which prohibit the movement of all ash … Read more

December 18 – Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Press Release

The Food Recall Warning issued on Dec. 9, 2013 has been updated to include additional codes and products. This additional information was identified during a food safety investigation. Aurora Importing & Distributing Ltd. is recalling Aurora brand Corn Gnocchi and Rice Gnocchi because they may contain gluten, which is not declared on the label. People … Read more

December 10 – Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Press Release

As part of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) routine testing of various food products, a targeted survey released found no melamine in any of the samples of meat and seafood alternatives, meal replacements, protein powders and snack products. The CFIA tested a total of 590 samples from grocery and specialty stores between April 2011 … Read more

December 9 – Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Press Release

Eurotrade Import-Export is recalling Edelweiss brand Fine Dark Chocolate from the marketplace because it contains milk which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to milk should not consume the recalled product. The product has been sold in Ontario. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-6600. Advantage Health Matters is recalling Organic … Read more

December 4 – Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Press Release

Following the recent detection of Asian long-horned beetle in an industrial area near Pearson International Airport, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has established a regulated area in Mississauga and Toronto as part of its plans to eliminate the pest. The agency is cooperating with other authorities including the City of Mississauga, the City of … Read more

December 2 – Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Press Release

The food recall warning issued on Nov. 28, 2013 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation. Freres Magid Brothers Distribution is recalling Hazella brand Chocolatey Hazelnut Spreads from the marketplace because they may contain almonds, which are not declared … Read more

November 29 – Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Press Release

Freres Magid Brothers Distribution is recalling Hazella brand Chocolatey Hazelnut Spread from the marketplace because it contains almonds which are not declared on the label. People with an allergy to almonds should not consume the recalled product. The product has been sold nationally. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-6600.

November 26 – Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Press Release

Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) highlighted recent actions taken by the government to improve food safety, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) accepted all the recommendations of the Auditor General's recent report. "Our Government is committed to ensuring that Canadian families have confidence in the food they buy and eat," said Ambrose. … Read more

November 21 – Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Press Release

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer in Clarendon, Que. in the municipalite regionale de comte of Pontiac and in Granby, Que. in the municipalite regionale de comte of Haute-Yamaska. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-6600. Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) announced the intention to introduce new penalties … Read more