The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed the presence of two oyster diseases in samples collected in Spence Cove, N.B. The full release is available online. Contact cfia.media.acia@canada.ca.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) launched a final public consultation on a proposed National Potato Wart Response Plan (Response Plan). This Response Plan includes new measures to improve the Agency’s processes to help contain, control, and prevent the spread of potato wart. This will replace the current Potato Wart Domestic Long Term Management Plan. The CFIA welcomes input … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a statement related to the recent recall of Silk and Great Value plant-based refrigerated beverages due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination: “The CFIA is deeply saddened by the recent listeriosis outbreak associated with certain Silk and Great Value plant-based beverages. It extends heartfelt sympathies to the families of the three Canadians … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) released the following statement on the publication of the What We Heard Report from the Winter 2024 Update and Consultation on seed crops (excluding seed potatoes): “In reviewing the Seeds Regulations, the CFIA intends to simplify them while enhancing their consistency, flexibility, and responsiveness to new technologies, all while strengthening protections … Read more
Canada’s Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Mary Jane Ireland issued a statement: “Canada was proud to host the 4th North American African Swine Fever (ASF) Forum, which brought together international and domestic experts, industry leaders, and government representatives. This forum demonstrates our shared commitment to protecting North America’s pig herds and the pork sector from the serious … Read more
A Request for Proposal was issued by Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, to supply vaccine products to the foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank. The successful bidder(s) would provide concentrated FMD vaccines that could be rapidly transformed into usable vaccines. The full release is available online. Call 343-541-9229.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency released a statement following statement on the ongoing food safety investigation related to the recall of various Silk and Great Value brand plant-based refrigerated beverages due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination: “[…] with the full cooperation of Danone Canada and its third-party manufacturer, Joriki Inc. (Pickering Ont.), alongside Public Health Ontario, the CFIA worked quickly … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is proud to mark Tree Check Month this August. This annual campaign urges Canadians to thoroughly inspect trees and plants in their backyards, gardens, parks, and vehicles for invasive pests. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-6600.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has launched a 90-day consultation on proposed guidance for how to label and represent plant-based alternatives to egg products. The guidance clarifies how to distinguish plant-based alternatives from egg products and explains how the different components on labels (such as words, images and packaging) should be used to create an overall … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed the presence of multinuclear sphere X (MSX) caused by Haplosporidium nelsoni in additional locations on Prince Edward Island, including areas between Lennox Island and Freeland. While MSX prevents oysters from thriving, such as decreased rates of growth and increased oyster mortality, it is important to note that this disease poses … Read more
