The agency has confirmed the presence of an avian influenza virus in a commercial poultry operation in the Rural Municipality of Rockwood, Manitoba. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-6600. The agency and Quaker Canada are warning people with allergies to peanuts not to consume certain Quaker brand Chewy Granola Bars Value Packs because … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords—Lloydminster, SK) announced that the Government of Canada has taken yet another step to strengthen Canada's food safety system by appointing seven highly qualified advisors to the Ministerial Advisory Board of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-6600.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Atlantic Prepared Food Limited are warning the public not to consume Atlantic Prepared Food's brand of ham and cheese sandwich because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-6600.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Public Health Agency of Canada are warning the public not to use the Beef Pet Food because it may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-6600.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Fukuda Trading Co. Ltd. are warning people with allergies to egg proteins not to consume the Languly brand sandwich cookie products. The affected products contain egg which is not declared on the label. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-6600. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public … Read more
The government announced proposed amendments to the Seeds Regulations to clarify grading, labelling and advertising requirements for seed of plant pest tolerance management (PPTM) varietal blends. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-6600.
The Government of Canada and the Canadian Honey Council are seeking input from the bee industry on a new voluntary national biosecurity standard that will help bee keepers minimize the risk of pests and diseases in their colonies. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-6600.
Thrifty Foods Tsawwassen is warning the public not to consume barbecue chicken, pre-cooked chicken pot pies and pre-cooked broccoli pot pies produced and sold at the store on November 1, 2010. The full release is available online. Call 250-483-1172.
The government is promoting November as "National 4-H Month", and encourages Canadians to show support for 4-H by wearing green to mark "Show your Colours Day" on November 3. The agency is also launching an animal biosecurity contest for 4-H club members and other like-minded Canadian youth. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-345-7972.
The Government of Canada is cracking down on those who mistreat and improperly transport livestock by more than doubling current fines – the first increase in over 10 years. Effective immediately, administrative monetary penalties of up to $10,000 can be imposed, more than doubling the previous maximum penalty of $4,000, on those who violate the … Read more
