Tag: Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Government Launches Consultation on Food Labels for Products From ‘Contested’ Foreign Regions

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is launching public consultation on food labels for “contested territories,” specifically imported foods from certain countries. “Consumers are increasingly knowledgeable about food labels, and labelling is one of the most important and direct ways for the industry to share information. All food sold in Canada must be properly labelled…


Alpha Brand Plant-Based Breakfast Sandwich Recalled Over Undeclared Milk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for alphabrand Plant-Based   Breakfast Sandwich—meatless sausage because the product contains milk that is not listed on the label. The sandwich was sold in 156g packages across Canada. The recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results. The agency says further recalls may be announced…


Taynton Bay Spirits Pickle Vodka Recalled Over High Levels of Copper

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Taynton Bay Spirits pickle vodka due to high levels of copper. The affected product was sold in 750 millilitre bottles in British Columbia, Alberta and online. It may also have been distributed nationally. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says there have been illnesses reported with the…


Tim Hortons Brand Soup Recalled Due to Bugs

A Tim Hortons branded chicken noodle soup base has been recalled in Alberta and Ontario because it contained insects, a federal food regulator says. “Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product,” the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said in a recall notice on Nov. 7. The soup base, which weighs 3.56 kilograms per…


Cappola Brand Genoa Salami Contains Milk and Wheat Not Listed on Label

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Cappolabrand Genoa salami because it contains milk and wheat not listed on the label. The affected product was sold in 175 gram packages with best before dates of Jan. 03, 04 and 09, 2023. The salami was sold across Canada. There have been no reports…


Turkeys From US May Not Be Allowed Across Border Due to Avian Flu, Say Canadian Officials

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is advising Canadians not to purchase poultry from certain U.S. regions this Thanksgiving due to avian influenza outbreaks. According to the CFIA, live birds, bird products, and by-products are barred from being brought over the border if they come from certain states because of a “highly pathogenic” outbreak of bird…


Turkeys From Some US Areas May Not Be Allowed Across Border, Say Canadian Officials

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is advising Canadians not to purchase poultry from certain U.S. regions this Thanksgiving due to avian influenza outbreaks. According to the CFIA, live birds, bird products, and by-products are barred from being brought over the border if they come from certain states because of a “highly pathogenic” outbreak of bird…


Canadian Food Inspection Agency Raises Alarm as Spotted Lanternfly Pest Nears Border

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is asking Canadians to keep an eye out for an invasive bug that could spell disaster for the country’s wineries and fruit growers. The spotted lanternfly is a pest native to China that has been making inroads in the United States since 2014. Thus far, the small grey-and-red insect with…


Enoki Mushrooms Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Enoki mushrooms distributed by WK Produce due to a possible Listeria contamination. The product was sold in 150g packages in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario and may also have been distributed nationally. Customers are being told to either throw the mushrooms out or return them to…


Recall Covers Two Flavours of That’s It Dark Chocolate Truffles

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for two kinds of That’s it. brand dark chocolate truffles because they may contain milk which is not declared on the label. The affected products distributed by UNFI Canada Inc. include That’s it. Dark Chocolate Fig Truffles and That’s it. Dark Chocolate Date Truffles. Both were…