Guidance Document on Ready-to-Eat Smoked Fish and Multi-Ingredient Products Containing Smoked Fish

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Overview 

This guidance is to be used to mitigate the potential microbiological risks associated with ready-to-eat smoked fish and multi-ingredient products containing smoked fish. Pathogens of concern include: Clostridium botulinum, Listeria monocytogenes and parasites.  

Regulatory agencies such as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and/or provincial/territorial governments may have additional specific requirements. 

Who this guide is for

  • Food safety regulators
  • Food manufacturers

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Details and history

Published: [Month DD, YYYY] TBD
Consulted: [April 4 – June 2, 2017] Consultation

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