Food Manufacturing Safety
CFIA expands meat recall
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded the recall of meat from XL Foods to all of Canada and into the U.S., and says recalled products now number 1,500
CFIA suspends XL Foods’ licence
The company at the centre of an E. coli outbreak in Canada and the U.S. has had its licence suspended after the CFIA finds the company has not taken effective corrective action
Safe Food for Canadians Act – A game changer
Gary Gnirss explains how the Safe Food for Canadians Act will impact food safety in Canada
Clean and safe
Automated washing of totes, buggies and containers plays a critical role in the food processing stream
Border pilot project raises food safety concerns
U.S. groups fear loss of traditional food inspection for pork, beef products
Ingredient can help extend shelf life
Kalsec Inc.’s Herbalox Seasoning offers natural oxidation inhibiting properties and masking effects
Manufacturer’s new product line is allergen-free
A new line of deli meats from Piller’s Fine Foods is safe for consumers who have food allergies
Renewed promise for food safety in Canada
The Safe Food for Canadians Act will consolidate and revamp existing legislation
CFIA unveils draft model for food inspection
Feds say single approach to food inspection will improve food safety in Canada
Feds, province invest in meat pilot project
Quebec project to help set stage for interprovincial meat trade
Irradiation key to reducing foodborne illness
A University of Manitoba professor recommends using irradiation on poultry, which will reduce foodborne illness in Canada by 25 per cent
Feds invest in new national traceability system
The federal government is helping to build a national traceability system for all species in Canada to help trace information and protect bottom lines for all animal producers
Linking food safety and pest control
Pest management is key to reducing the risks of foodborne illness
Campaign highlights key role of food science
The Institute of Food Technologists has launched a campaign to counter the misconceptions of food science
The true measure of food safety
As Ron Doering explains, determining the safety of the Canadian food system is easier said than done