Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Coverage of Canadian Food Inspection Agency in the Nexus archive.
- Dollarama recalls garlic powder due to 'microbial contamination'
Dollarama has recalled garlic powder due to microbial contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) warns against using, selling, or serving the product because of potential Bacillus cereus bacteria, which can cause food poisoning.
- Food inspection agency warns of paralytic toxin in shellfish in Quebec's North Shore
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) warns residents of Quebec’s North Shore about paralytic biotoxin in mussels, clams, and oysters harvested in certain areas. The alert highlights a health risk associated with shellfish consumption in the region.
- CFIA announces temporary ban of Texas livestock to prevent spread of screwworm
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced a temporary restriction on livestock entering Canada from affected parts of the United States after screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, was confirmed on a Texas farm. The measure aims to prevent the spread of the parasite into Canada.