CFIA Updated Recall – European Butcher brand Smoked Pork Hock Recalled due to Listeria Monocytogenes

September 27, 2021 Canadian Food Inspection Agency

The food recall warning issued on September 8, 2021 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Conditional Extension of the Transition Deadline of the United States – Canada Greenhouse-Grown Plant Certification Program (GCP)

September 24, 2021 USDA APHIS

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have mutually agreed to conditionally extend the deadline to transition the legacy Greenhouse Certification Program to the revised program, which is called the “United States – Canada Greenhouse-Grown Plant Certification Program (GCP).” The transition deadline has changed from September 30, 2021, to December 17, 2021.  

CFIA Notice to industry: Temporary Safe Food for Canadians Licence Conditions For Importing Romaine Lettuce and Products Containing Romaine Lettuce From The U.S.

September 16, 2021 Canadian Food Inspection Agency

During this period, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will require importers of leafy greens to provide proof that romaine lettuce does not originate from the counties of Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Benito and Monterey in the Salinas Valley of California, U.S. The temporary licence conditions also apply to mixed salads containing romaine lettuce.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency Announces Preharvest Testing Option for Romaine Imports

September 16, 2021 California LGMA

“We are pleased with CFIA’s announcement because we strongly believe the preharvest testing option provides several benefits over finished product testing,” said Tim York, CEO of the LGMA.

CFIA Food Recall Warning – European Butcher brand Bacon “Chuncks” Recalled due to Listeria Monocytogenes

European Butcher is recalling European Butcher brand Bacon “Chuncks” from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described.