The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of multinuclear sphere X (MSX) caused by Haplosporidium nelsoni in additional locations on Prince Edward Island (PEI), including areas between Lennox Island and Freeland. While MSX prevents oysters from thriving, such as decreased rates of growth and increased oyster mortality, it is important to note that this disease poses no risk to human health, nor does it pose a food safety risk.
The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, issued the following statement to update on the U.S. CDC decision to make changes to their import requirements for all dogs entering the U.S., coming into effect on August 1, 2024.
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency
| media advisories
The Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, will provide an update regarding the United States (U.S.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) import requirements for all dogs entering the U.S. from Canada, coming into effect on August 1, 2024.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of multinuclear sphere unknown (MSX) caused by Haplosporidium nelsoni in wild oyster samples collected in Bedeque Bay, Prince Edward Island (PEI).
The Government of Canada is committed to upholding Canada's high safety standards for food and animal feed, while maintaining market access for Canadian producers.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated its regulated areas for emerald ash borer (EAB - Agrilus planipennis) to include an area in British Columbia, in an effort to slow the insect's spread.
Recognition by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) as a negligible-risk country for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) is a major milestone for Canada and its cattle producers.
On World Food Safety Day 2024, the theme "Prepare for the unexpected" highlights the importance of being prepared and having strong systems in place for food safety.
Stopping the spread of invasive species such as box tree moth is the most effective way to safeguard forests and native plants, as well as protect Canada's forestry and horticulture-related businesses.
