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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…


Canada to Close Borders to Dogs From More Than 100 Countries Over Rabies Concerns

Federal authorities are set to close Canada’s borders Wednesday to commercial dogs, including ones being put up for sale or adoption, from more than 100 countries deemed to be at high risk for canine rabies. The move has been met with fierce opposition from some animal rescuers and advocates, but the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association says…


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…


Various Two Bears Brand Oat Milk Products Being Pulled Over Undeclared Milk

Several Two Bears brand oat milk products are being pulled from the shelves because they contain milk not declared on the label. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the products were sold across Canada and online. The affected products include Barista Friendly Unsweetened Oat M*lk sold in one litre containers with a best before date…


Bistak Recalling Products Due to Salmonella Risk From Rodent Infestation

A variety of products distributed by Bistak Enterprises Inc. and Bistak Groceries Inc. are being recalled due to possible salmonella contamination from rodent infestation. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the products may include dry foods such as grains, beans, flour; grocery canned goods; fats and oils; drinks; meat products; fish products; baked goods; spices;…


High Pathogenic Avian Influenza on NL Exhibition Farm, Area Under Quarantine: CFIA

Canada’s food safety watchdog says it has confirmed cases of high pathogenic Avian Influenza at an exhibition farm in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says in a release Wednesday that the farm on the Avalon Peninsula does not produce birds for sale. The agency says as the birds infected with H5N1 were…