Archive for March, 2011

Canadian inspection agency gets additional $100 million

Mar 23rd, 2011

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Five-year plan calls for inspector training, technological support By Sarah Schmidt, PostMedia News The Conservative government pledged Tuesday to boost spending on Canada’s food inspection system by $100 million over the next five years.  [More...]

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Canadian bureaucrats shirked ‘duty to assist’ with listeria information request

Mar 22nd, 2011

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By Doug Powell, barfblog The 2008 listeria outbreak in Canada caused by Maple Leaf deli meats that killed 23 and sickened 56 was characterized by multiple failures amongst multiple players – primarily Maple Leaf, the Canadian government, and dieticians at assisted-care facilities.  [More...]

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CFIA to name food companies, importers that break rules

Mar 17th, 2011

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By Sarah Schmidt, Postmedia News The federal government is starting to out food manufacturers that run into serious trouble with its inspectors, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz said Wednesday. [More...]

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Puffed-up food claims rampant: ex-CFIA official

Mar 8th, 2011

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By Sarah Schmidt, PostMedia News Exaggerated food claims are rampant on labels in Canadian grocery stores, but government inspectors are right not to crack down on them, the former president of Canada’s food police says. [More...]

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