Tag: michael bolkenius
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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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CFIA Can Issue Monetary Penalities to Businesses That Do Not Meet Canada’s Meat Safety Requirements
This video presents “Canada’s Meat Industry – The Canadian Advantage.” Canada’s meat industry includes the following profitable items: Beef and Veal By 2014, there were 12.215 million cattle and calves on approximately 82,665 Canadian farms and ranches. Alberta accounts for approximately 42% of this inventory. Farm cash receipts from the sale of cattle and calves…