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<title>Health Hazard (Salmonella) - in shell hazelnuts or mixed nuts in shell </title>
<link>http://inspection.gc.ca/eng/1369268220937/1369268236196</link>
<description>These products have been distributed in Quebec.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://inspection.gc.ca/eng/1369268220937/1369268236196</guid>
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<title>Infant formulae and foods tested for BPA</title>
<link>http://inspection.gc.ca/eng/1369152187993/1369152195012</link>
<description>As part of the CFIA's routine testing of various food products, a survey released today found that all infant formulae and foods tested for BPA were free from BPA and safe to consume.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://inspection.gc.ca/eng/1369152187993/1369152195012</guid>
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<title>Updated Health Hazard (salmonella)-in shell hazelnuts or mixed nuts in shell</title>
<link>http://inspection.gc.ca/eng/1369174989770/1369174990614</link>
<description>The recalling firm is various retailers. This product has been distributed in QC.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://inspection.gc.ca/eng/1369174989770/1369174990614</guid>
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<title>Harper Government Announces Safe Food for Canadians Action Plan </title>
<link>http://bit.ly/12gQKqA</link>
<description>aims to further improve Canada's food safety system</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://bit.ly/12gQKqA</guid>
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<title>Allergy Alert (milk) - Kameda brand Rice Crackers</title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1368726019517/1368726033989</link>
<description>The recalling firm is True World Foods Inc. of Canada. This product has been distributed in British Columbia.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1368726019517/1368726033989</guid>
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<title>Health Hazard (Salmonella) - in shell hazelnuts </title>
<link>http://inspection.gc.ca/eng/1368751324890/1368751332861</link>
<description>Various retailers. This product has been distributed in New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://inspection.gc.ca/eng/1368751324890/1368751332861</guid>
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<title>Updated Allergy Alert (egg) - various Hollow Milk Flavoured Confection</title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1368564382260/1368564403367</link>
<description>The recalling firm is Chocolat Jean-Talon Chocolate Inc.. These products have been distributed in Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec and possibly nationally.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1368564382260/1368564403367</guid>
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<title>Updated Allergy Alert (sulphites) - Seedless Raisins </title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1368253813182/1368254282553</link>
<description>The recalling firm is Mitchell Agencies/Concord National. This product has been distributed in Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec.</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1368253813182/1368254282553</guid>
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<title>Allergy Alert (almonds) - The Bakery Counter brand cake </title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1368211955012/1368211965894</link>
<description>The recalling firm is Canada Safeway Ltd.. This product has been distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1368211955012/1368211965894</guid>
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<title>Allergy Alert (milk) - New JHK Trading Co. Ltd. brand taro powder </title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1368198279238/1368198289145</link>
<description>The recalling firm is New JHK Trading Co. Ltd.. This product has been distributed in British Columbia.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1368198279238/1368198289145</guid>
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<title>Consumer Advisory (Salmonella) - almond butter, peanut butter and tahini </title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1368245894654/1368245922794</link>
<description>Firm: Tootsi Impex Inc., various retailers
Distribution: AB, BC, NB, NS, ON, QC, SK.</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1368245894654/1368245922794</guid>
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<title>Local Food Claims</title>
<link>http://bit.ly/17adHSa</link>
<description>the CFIA is adopting an interim policy</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://bit.ly/17adHSa</guid>
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<title>Allergy Alert (milk) - Rococo Fine Foods brand nut products</title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1368038529876/1368038540078</link>
<description>The recalling firm is Rococo Fine Foods Inc.. These products have been distributed nationally.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1368038529876/1368038540078</guid>
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<title>Allergy Alert (sesame) - Skinny B brand Dragons' blend breakfast cereal </title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1368040709083/1368040718814</link>
<description>The recalling firm is Hapi Foods Group Inc.. This product has been distributed nationally.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 8 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1368040709083/1368040718814</guid>
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<title>CFIA Suspends Registration of Establishment 90, Can-Pacific Farms Inc.</title>
<link>http://bit.ly/13nLp2o </link>
<description>suspension due to non-compliance with the Processed Products Regulations </description>
<pubDate>Mon, 6 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://bit.ly/13nLp2o </guid>
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<title>Updated Allergy Alert (milk)-Caramel Flavour Gourmet Popcorn</title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367893408603/1367893410431</link>
<description>The recalling firm is Hevy D's Old Fashioned Kettle Korn. This product has been distributed in AB, BC, MB, ON and SK</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 6 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367893408603/1367893410431</guid>
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<title>Allergy Alert (mustard) - frozen pizzas</title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367723354695/1367723380062</link>
<description>Recalling firm - RFG Canada Inc. Distribution - National</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 5 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367723354695/1367723380062</guid>
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<title>Allergy Alert (sulphites) - Seedless Raisins </title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367622895532/1367622909552</link>
<description>The recalling firm is Mitchell Agencies/Concord National. This product has been distributed in Newfoundland and Quebec.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367622895532/1367622909552</guid>
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<title>Preliminary Assessment of the Risk to Canadian Animals from the Novel H7N9 Influenza Virus</title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/diseases/reportable/ai/h7n9-china/preliminary-assessment/eng/1367613023295/1367613295381</link>
<description>The preliminary estimate of the risk is considered to range from negligible to very low.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/diseases/reportable/ai/h7n9-china/preliminary-assessment/eng/1367613023295/1367613295381</guid>
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<title>Allergy Alert (egg) - various Hollow Milk Flavoured Confection</title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367546919955/1367546947862</link>
<description>The recalling firm is Chocolat Jean-Talon Chocolate Inc.. This product has been distributed in Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, and Quebec.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 2 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367546919955/1367546947862</guid>
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<title>Allergy Alert (milk) - Blue Dragon brand Wasabi Plum Stir-Fry Sauce</title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367464300462/1367464317272</link>
<description>The recalling firm is I-D Foods Corporation. This product has been distributed nationally.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 2 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367464300462/1367464317272</guid>
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<title>Health Hazard (plastic) - Delissio brand Thin Crispy Crust Grilled Chicken, Tomato &amp; Spinach pizza</title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367553562619/1367553574041</link>
<description>The recalling firm is Nestle Canada Inc.. This product has been distributed nationally.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 3 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367553562619/1367553574041</guid>
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<title>St Ann's Food Inc.'s license reinstated</title>
<link>http://inspection.gc.ca/eng/1360357154190/1360357188891</link>
<description>allowed to resume operations under intensified CFIA inspection.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 2 May 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://inspection.gc.ca/eng/1360357154190/1360357188891</guid>
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<title>Allergy Alert (milk) - Co-Op Gold brand Toffee Kettle Corn </title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367352125689/1367352132998</link>
<description>The recalling firm is Hevy D's Old Fashioned Kettle Korn. Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Yukon. May have been distributed in other provinces and territories as well.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367352125689/1367352132998</guid>
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<title>Allergy Alert (milk) - various Ja-Patty brand products</title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367006550929/1367006590838</link>
<description>The recalling firm is Ja-Patty. This product has been distributed in Ontario.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367006550929/1367006590838</guid>
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<title>Allergy Alert (milk) - various Trung Nguyen G7 brand coffee products</title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367258055260/1367258060569</link>
<description>The recalling firm is D. J. Distributing. This product has been distributed in Ontario.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367258055260/1367258060569</guid>
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<title>Allergy Alert (mustard) - curry powder</title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367244843421/1367244862849</link>
<description>The recalling firm is Canada Safeway Ltd.. This product has been distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367244843421/1367244862849</guid>
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<title>Allergy Alert (sulphites)-Seedless Raisins</title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367288351393/1367288359741</link>
<description>The recalling firm is Mitchell Agencies/Concord National. This product has been distributed in Newfoundland and Labrador.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367288351393/1367288359741</guid>
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<title>Allergy Alert (milk) - Caramel Flavour Gourmet Popcorn</title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367033621844/1367033687102</link>
<description>The recalling firm is Hevy D's Old Fashioned Kettle Corn. This product has been distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367033621844/1367033687102</guid>
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<title>Allergy Alert (mustard) - various macaroni and potato salads </title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367043783819/1367043849297</link>
<description>The recalling firm is Arbutus Ridge Farms Ltd..  These products have known to have been distributed in Alberta and British Columbia and may have been distributed in other provinces.</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1367043783819/1367043849297</guid>
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<title>CFIA tests fresh grapes </title>
<link>http://bit.ly/Y78FCZ</link>
<description>more than 99% with no detectable levels of sulphites</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://bit.ly/Y78FCZ</guid>
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<title>Updated Health Hazard (Salmonella) - Seasoned, Cooked Chicken Breast Strips </title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1366929916545/1366929945725 </link>
<description>The recalling firm is Desco Services Alimentaires Inc.. This product has been distributed in Quebec and Ontario. However, it may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1366929916545/1366929945725 </guid>
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<title>Allergy Alert (sesame) - various Ah Fong Food brand products</title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1366816929829/1366816938666 </link>
<description>The recalling firm is Ah Fong Food Products Ltd.. These products have been distributed in Ontario.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1366816929829/1366816938666 </guid>
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<title>Allergy alert (mustard) - Halal Beef Hot Dogs</title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2012/20121126e.shtml</link>
<description>Recalling firm - Soloway Hot Dog Factory Inc. Distribution - CMP Meats retail store located at 2255 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2012/20121126e.shtml</guid>
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<title>Allergy Alert (sulphites) - Lee's - Luxury Mini Snowballs</title>
<link>http://bit.ly/UfAtig</link>
<description>The recalling firm is Coleman Group Of Companies. This product has been distributed in Newfoundland and Labrador.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://bit.ly/UfAtig</guid>
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<title>HEALTH HAZARD ALERT (listeria) - Krinos brand Mini Kashkaval Cheese from Sheeps Milk</title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2012/20121029be.shtml</link>
<description>The recalling firm is Krinos Foods Canada Ltd.  This product has been distributed in Ontario only.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2012/20121029be.shtml</guid>
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<title>Expanded Health Hazard (salmonella) - basil products added</title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2012/20120809e.shtml</link>
<description>Recalling firm - Various distributors. Distribution - PEI, Quebec and Ontario and maybe other provinces</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2012/20120809e.shtml</guid>
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<title>Allergy Alert (egg) - Get Fresh - Veggie Tray</title>
<link>http://bit.ly/ufqmja</link>
<description>The recalling firm is Fresh Direct Foods Ltd.. This product has been distributed in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://bit.ly/ufqmja</guid>
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<title>Amended Health Hazard (Listeria) - Certain cheese and dairy products</title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2011/20111124be.shtml</link>
<description>The recalling firm is 3903052 Canada Inc.. These products have been distributed in Quebec, Ontario and Alberta*. These products may also have been distributed to other provinces.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2011/20111124be.shtml</guid>
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<title>Proposed Amendments to the Seeds Regulations Published</title>
<link>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/reg/consultation/reginite.shtml#a1106</link>
<description>The Government of Canada today announced proposed amendments to the Seeds Regulations to clarify grading, labelling and advertising requirements for seed of plant pest tolerance management (PPTM) varietal blends.</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 6 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/reg/consultation/reginite.shtml#a1106</guid>
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