Tag: canadian food inspection agency (cfia)
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Mandatory Labelling of Mechanically Tenderized Beef to Help Improve Food Safety for Canadians
This video presents “New health and safety labels on beef to prevent bacterial food poisoning.” “Mechanically tenderized beef now ID’d with sticker indicating cooking temp of 63 C.” Mechanically Tenderized Beef (MTB): Greater Risk of E. coli O157 Bacteria Contamination from MTB Products When Compared to Intact Cuts of Beef Here is Health Canada’s explanation. In…
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Health Hazard Alert: MaraNatha and Trader Joe’s Brands Almond Butters and Peanut Butters are Recalled
UPDATE – Correction: The food recall warning issued on August 19, 2014 has been amended to correctly identify the affected codes for the MaraNatha brand almond butter and peanut butter products. Please click here to view the corrections for these products, which are marked by an asterisk (*). The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reported…
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CFIA Notification: Newman’s Own Brand Salad Dressings are Recalled
#119679419 / gettyimages.com The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reports that Select Food Products Ltd.’s “Newman’s Own” brand salad dressings – two types – are recalled due to spoilage. Recall Classification: 3. Class 3“ is a situation in which the use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause any adverse…
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CFIA Notification: Verger Belliveau Orchard Sweet Apple Cider Recalled
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reports that Verger Belliveau Orchard Sweet Apple Cider is recalled due to patulin which is a toxic chemical produced from a number of moulds such as Penicillium and Aspergillus. Recall Classification: “Class 3. Class 3“ is a situation in which the use of, or exposure to, a violative product is…