Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Does your cinnamon contain lead? What to know after FDA warning – National

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Ground cinnamon products containing lead in the U.S. aren’t sold in Canadian grocery stores, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a health advisory on Wednesday urging consumers to dispose of six brands of ground cinnamon that were found to contain elevated levels of lead. The … Read more

Dole, President’s Choice, Fresh Express salad kits recalled due to possible Listeria

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added more salad kits to a recall that started last week due to possible Listeria contamination. Listeria is a bacteria that can act as a parasite in its host and can cause listeriosis. Listeria can live in a food plant for several years. The latest products to be recalled … Read more