Canadian Food Inspection Agency

​The main objective of this survey was to obtain baseline information regarding the presence and levels of undeclared allergens in hot and cold powdered drink mix products. Of 360 samples tested, 25 were found to contain undeclared allergens including the milk proteins beta-lactoglobulin (BLG)...

​The main objective of this survey was to obtain baseline information regarding the presence and levels of undeclared allergens and gluten in maple products. Of the 319 samples tested, 1 was found to contain undeclared casein. None of the maple products were identified as health risks and recalled.

​The main objective of this survey was to obtain baseline information regarding the presence and levels of undeclared allergens and gluten in prepackaged salad products. Of the 260 samples tested, 2 were found to contain undeclared allergens, specifically egg and sesame. None of the products with...

​The main objective of this survey was to obtain baseline information regarding the presence and levels of undeclared allergens and gluten in tea and flavoured tea. Of the 199 samples tested, 12 were found to contain undeclared allergens, specifically gluten and sesame. None of the products...

​The main objective of this survey was to obtain additional information regarding the presence and levels of undeclared milk in milk alternative products. Of the 252 samples tested, 6 were found to contain undeclared beta-lactoglobulin (BLG) and/or casein. A single sample of dairy-free chocolate...

The main objective of the 2017 CFP was to collect data and assess the compliance of infant foods to Canadian standards for residues of pesticides and metals. Previous years have analyzed pesticides, metals, veterinary drug residues, aflatoxins and environmental contaminants. In the 2017 CFP, a...

The main objectives of the 2016 CFP were to: •collect data and assess the compliance of infant foods to Canadian standards for residues of veterinary drugs and pesticides •collect baseline data on the levels of aflatoxin M1 in infant foods and formula containing milk In the 2016 CFP, a total of...

​The main objective of this survey was to obtain baseline information regarding the presence and levels of undeclared allergens and gluten in Valentine’s Day-themed candy and chocolate products. Of the 345 samples tested, 10 were found to contain undeclared gluten or allergens such as...

​The main objective of this survey was to obtain baseline information regarding the presence and levels of undeclared allergens in multi-ingredient meat and fish/shellfish products with a grain-based coating. Of 360 samples tested, 11 were found to contain undeclared allergens including egg, soy,...

The main objective of this survey was to obtain baseline information regarding the presence and levels of undeclared allergens in refrigerated dips and spreads. 400 samples were tested, and 14 of the samples were found to contain undeclared allergens including the milk protein beta-lactoglobulin...

​​A targeted survey analyzed 318 samples of oats for the presence of Salmonella species, Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157 and Bacillus cereus. Additionally, of the 318 samples, 120 were tested for Clostridium perfringens, Staphylococcus aureus and generic E. coli. The other 198 samples were tested...

Aquatic Animal diseases are of significant importance to aquatic animal health and to the Canadian economy. Anyone who owns or works with aquatic animals and knows of or suspects a reportable disease is required by law to notify the CFIA. If a reportable disease were to be detected, the CFIA...

The main objectives of the 2019 CFP were to: • collect data and assess the compliance of infant foods to Canadian standards for residues of pesticides and metals/elements • collect data and assess the compliance of dairy-based infant formula for melamine Previous years have analyzed...

Animal rabies cases diagnosed by CFIA laboratories, and total number of samples submitted for testing, tabulated according to province of origin and species.

​A targeted survey analyzed 2947 samples of fresh whole stone fruits for the presence of Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7, Salmonella species (spp.), Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) and generic E. coli. Additionally, of the 2947 samples, 1001 were tested for Shigella. No Salmonella...

To protect human and animal health, the CFIA conducts inspections and has monitoring and testing programs in place to prevent and control the spread of diseases to the livestock and poultry sectors. The CFIA carries out programs related to animal health and production to guard against the entry...

​​The National Microbiological Monitoring Program (NMMP) and Food Safety Oversight Program (FSO) are food surveillance programs managed by the CFIA to verify industry compliance with microbial standards, facilitate access of Canadian food products to international markets, provide information on...

​The National Microbiological Monitoring Program (NMMP) and Food Safety Oversight Program (FSO) are food surveillance programs managed by the CFIA to verify industry compliance with microbial standards, facilitate access of Canadian food products to international markets, provide information on...

Chemical hazards may occur in foods either from their deliberate use in food production or by accidental contamination from the environment, during processing, or due to the presence of natural toxins. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) tests foods for pesticides to detect food safety...

The main objectives of the 2013-2014 Children's Food Project (CFP) were to: •assess the compliance status for pesticide residues in infant foods; •assess the level of veterinary drug residues in infant foods containing meat; and •collect data on chemical hazards in infant foods for use by Health...