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  • Canada’s New Proposed Standards for Canadian Maple Syrup: Give Your Input Until Sept.10, 2014

    This video presents “Maple syrup transformation facility – laboratory and quality control” in Quebec, Canada. “Looks at the high tech sampling and verification methods and maple syrup equipment used in the Citadelle Maple Syrup Producer’s Cooperative transformation plant for maple syrup grade classification and quality control.” There are two types of classification for maple syrup:…

  • Second List of Recalled Tahina Products Sold by Sesameco

    This is an update to the previous blog, Health Hazard Alert: Recalling Al Fakher Brand Tahina Sold by Sesameco in St-Laurent, Quebec. Additional product information was identified. Sesameco is recalling Al Koura brand Tahina Extra from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product. Please click on the following…

  • Second List of Recalled Le Moutier Goat Cheese

    This is an update to the previous blog, Health Hazard Alert: Saint-Benoît-du-Lac Brand Le Moutier Ripened Firm Goat Cheese is Recalled. Additional product information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. Choices Markets is recalling Le Moutier Goat Cheese from the marketplace because it may contain the toxin produced by…

  • Ninth List of Recalled Products Containing Organic Sprouted Chia Seeds

    This is an update to these previous blogs: Health Hazard Alert: Various Products Containing Organic Sprouted Chia Seeds are Recalled; Second List of Recalled Products Containing Organic Sprouted Chia Seeds; Third, Fourth and Fifth Lists of Recalled Products Containing Organic Sprouted Chia Seeds; Sixth and Seventh Lists of Recalled Products Containing Organic Sprouted Chia Seeds;…

  • Health Hazard Alert: Bravo brand “Queijo de Vaca” Cheese is Recalled

    Due to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) inspection activities, Unicer Foods Ltd. is recalling “Queijo de Vaca” Cheese, product of Portugal, from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes bacteria contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product. Please click here for the product description and photo. There have been no reported illnesses associated…

  • Federal Apprenticeship Grants for Eligible Registered Apprentices in Canada: Apply by June 30

    The following video presents “Government of Canada takes action to help apprentices and promote the skilled trades.” Minister Kenney outlined a number of Government of Canada initiatives of interest to the construction sector including grants for apprentices, the Canada Job Grant and the introduction of the Canada Apprentice Loan, as outlined in Economic Action Plan…

  • Update: Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s Investigation into Salmonella in Chia Seeds

    This is an update to these previous blogs: Health Hazard Alert: Various Products Containing Organic Sprouted Chia Seeds are Recalled; Second List of Recalled Products Containing Organic Sprouted Chia Seeds; Third, Fourth and Fifth Lists of Recalled Products Containing Organic Sprouted Chia Seeds; Sixth and Seventh Lists of Recalled Products Containing Organic Sprouted Chia Seeds;…