| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | statements
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of two oyster diseases in samples collected in Spence Cove, New Brunswick. The first, multinucleate sphere unknown (MSX) is caused by Haplosporidium nelsoni. The second, Dermo (also known as Perkinsosis), is caused by Perkinsus marinus.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | news releases
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a final public consultation on a proposed National Potato Wart Response Plan (Response Plan). This Response Plan includes new measures to improve the Agency's processes to help contain, control, and prevent the spread of potato wart. This will replace the current Potato Wart Domestic Long Term Management Plan.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | statements
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a statement related to the recent recall of Silk and Great Value plant-based refrigerated beverages due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | news releases
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated its regulated areas for emerald ash borer (EAB - Agrilus planipennis) to include the City of Burnaby, in an effort to slow the insect's spread.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | statements
In Canada, seeds and seed potatoes that are sold, imported, or exported, as well as seeds released into the environment must meet the requirements of the Seeds Regulations.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | statements
Statement from Canada’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Mary Jane Ireland, on the North American African Swine Fever (ASF) Forum.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | news releases
The Government of Canada is continuing to advance its work of protecting animal health by establishing a foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank. The vaccine bank is a key part of Canada's response plans to control and ultimately eliminate an outbreak of FMD should it be detected in Canadian animals.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | statements
The CFIA released the following statement on the ongoing food safety investigation related to the recall of various Silk and Great Value brand plant-based refrigerated beverages due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | news releases
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is proud to mark Tree Check Month this August. This annual campaign urges Canadians to thoroughly inspect trees and plants in their backyards, gardens, parks, and vehicles for invasive pests.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | news releases
As the plant-based food industry continues to grow along with consumer demand for these foods, the Government of Canada is working to develop clear guidance on how to label and represent these products.
