There’s been lots of blather about exciting food and agriculture industry technological innovations. “Smart” everything has been talked about for more than a decade. My newspaper has published dozens of stories about the possibilities of blockchain. The “internet of things” is a term buzzing away at every farm and ag conference out there. But it’s […] Read more
Tag Archives Food Safety
Will the COVID crisis cause a food revolution?
Innovative technologies are waiting on the shelf, but will they finally be embraced?
Year-old food rules receive praise
Cancellation of an Ontario meat processor’s licence under the regulations has created capacity shortages in the province
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency conducted 3,306 investigations between Jan. 15, 2019, when new food regulations came into force, and Jan. 8, 2020. New regulations, focused on prevention and aimed at allowing for faster removal of unsafe food from the marketplace, are largely praised one year after being introduced. Replacing 14 existing commodity-based food regulations, […] Read more
Salad mix recalled
The Fresh Express brand of a chopped sunflower salad mix is being recalled on suspicion of contamination with E. coli 0157:H7. It may be connected with illnesses reported in the United States from romaine lettuce. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced the updated recall Dec. 12. The product may have been distributed nationally, but is […] Read more
Food safety penalties now in force
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency can now assess penalties of up to $15,000 to food businesses if they violate rules to protect food safety and market access of Canadian goods. In a May 1 news release, the agency said the system of Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) is an option it can use to address federal […] Read more
CFIA issues recall for chicken nuggets
The Compliments brand of chicken nuggets is subject to recall due to possible salmonella contamination. The product has been distributed throughout Canada, excluding Quebec. The warning issued today by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is an extension to another warning issued Jan. 25. People have reported illness as a result of eating the product. At […] Read more
New food safety rules come into play
New regulations governing food safety came into effect in Canada today. The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations are consistent with international standards, the government said, and focus on prevention as well as removing unsafe foods from the marketplace more quickly. Under the new rules, any food businesses that import or prepare food for export across […] Read more
Agent Orange rumour shows depth of misinformation
Rumours still persist that a powerful defoliant used in the Vietnam War is still used today and can found on food
The postings appear periodically on social media, placed by people critical of chemical manufacturers or who promote organic food or reduced chemical use in food crops. The postings are about Agent Orange, and they suggest that the powerful Vietnam War-era defoliant is being used today and can be found in food. Not true, says Joe […] Read more
Mousse cakes recalled
A variety of mousse cakes first subject to recall Aug. 11 due to risk of norovirus now are the focus of an expanded recall to include a wider variety of products. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency updated its food recall warning yesterday for several types of raspberry mousse cakes distributed across Western Canada and possibly […] Read more
Good things come in safe packages
Demands for fewer preservatives can mean a reduction in shelf life, freshness, appearance and flavour
TORONTO — Fewer ingredients in food products could mean a higher cost and shorter shelf life. Carol Zweep, manager of packaging, food and label compliance at NSF International, said some ingredients are necessary for food safety and “product functionality.” “There are a lot of chemical sounding names, but they have a function and sometimes can’t […] Read more
Recalled flour products focus of lawsuit
An Alberta law firm has launched a class action lawsuit against Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. following the nationwide food safety recall that involved Robin Hood all-purpose flour milled in Saskatoon. James H. Brown and Associates of Edmonton filed a statement of claim on March 31 against Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. Claimants are seeking […] Read more
