Canadian Food Inspection Agency

A targeted survey analyzed 3,071 samples of cucumbers for bacterial pathogens such as Salmonella, Shigella, Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7, and generic E. coli. No Salmonella, Shigella, or E. coli O157:H7 were found in any of the samples. High levels of generic E. coli were found in three...

A targeted survey analyzed 221 samples of air-packed sun-dried tomatoes for viruses. Of those samples, 99.1% were found to be free of viruses. Samples were analyzed for Hepatitis A (HAV) and Norovirus (NoV) (Genotype I and II (GI, GII)). NoV (GI) RNA was not detected in any of the samples tested....

Briefing package for the President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for AGRI Briefing Binder on Potato Wart on December 21, 2021, 3:30 to 5:30pm

A targeted survey of 2,233 samples of leafy vegetables for parasites found 98.8% to be satisfactory. Samples were analyzed for Cyclospora cayetanensis, Cryptosporidium spp., Toxoplasma gondii, and Giardia spp. Two samples contained parasite DNA of Cryptosporidium spp. and three samples contained...

A targeted survey on bacterial pathogens in fresh-cut ready-to-eat fruits analyzed 2,621 samples for Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, Shigella, Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7, and generic E. coli. No Salmonella, Shigella or E. coli O157:H7 were found in any of the samples. Listeria...

A targeted survey on bacterial pathogens in soy products analyzed 3,157 samples for Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), and generic Escherichia coli (E. coli). No Salmonella or Listeria monocytogenes were found in any of the samples. Levels of S. aureus were...

A targeted survey on bacterial pathogens in bean sprouts and seed sprouts analyzed 3,221 samples for Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, and generic E. coli. Some of these samples were also tested for non-O157 Verotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC). E. coli O157:H7 was not found in any samples. Six samples were...

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...

A targeted survey analyzed 2,969 samples of fresh leafy herbs for bacterial pathogens such as Salmonella, Shigella, Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7, and generic E. coli. No Shigella or E. coli O157:H7 were found in any of the samples. Salmonella was found in two samples and high levels of...

A targeted survey analyzed 1,991 samples of fresh berries and frozen fruits for viruses. 99.6% of the samples were found to be free of viruses. Samples were analyzed for hepatitis A (HAV), norovirus (NoV) (Genotype I and II (GI, GII)) and human rotavirus (HRV) RNA. HAV and NoV (GI) RNA were not...

A targeted survey on bacterial pathogens in pre-packaged, fresh-cut, ready-to-eat vegetables analyzed 2,675 samples for Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, Shigella, Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7, and generic E. coli. Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, and generic E. coli were not found...

​​The National Microbiological Monitoring Program (NMMP) is a food surveillance program managed by the CFIA to verify industry compliance with microbial standards, facilitate access of Canadian food products to international markets, provide information on the effectiveness of food safety control...

Briefing package for the President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency as witness before the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates on May 22, 2020 on the topic of the Government's Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Briefing package for the Executive Vice President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency as witness before the Senate Committee of the Whole on May 15, 2020 on the topic of Bill C-16

Briefing package for the President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency as witness before the Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology on June 26, 2020 for the Study on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Briefing package for the President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency as witness before the Standing Committee on Health on June 18, 2021 on the topic of the Supplementary Estimates (A)

Briefing package for the President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency as witness before the Standing Committee on Health on June 18, 2021 on the topic of the Supplementary Estimates (A)

Briefing package for the President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency as witness before the Standing Committee on Health on November 20, 2020 on the topic of the Supplementary Estimates (B) 2020-2021

Briefing package for the President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency as witness before the Standing Committee on Health (HESA) on February 5, 2021 on the topic of COVID-19 – Vaccines Rollout

Briefing package for the President of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency as witness before the Standing Committee on Health on April 30, 2021on the topic of Main Estimates