Canadian Food Inspection Agency

​This report summarizes testing results from both the NCRMP and the fresh fruit and vegetable portion of the FSO Program in food samples collected between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2020. Over 113,000 tests for residues of veterinary drugs, pesticides, metals, and contaminants were performed on...

Between 2016 and 2021, 4218 samples of fresh and frozen berries and pomegranate arils were collected at retail stores across Canada and tested for the presence of norovirus GI, norovirus GII and hepatitis A virus RNA. Overall, the prevalence of norovirus GI and GII RNA together in fresh and...

The CFIA collected 197 samples of imported fresh green onions and tested them for the presence of Cyclospora cayetanensis, Cryptosporidum species and Toxoplasma gondii. All 197 samples tested were found to be satisfactory.

The CFIA tested 829 samples of whole or trimmed fresh leafy herbs and 230 whole or trimmed fresh leafy vegetables for Hepatitis A and Norovirus GI and GII. 99.9% of the fresh leafy herb and 100% of the fresh leafy vegetable samples tested were found to be satisfactory. CFIA conducted appropriate...

​A 3-year targeted survey analysed 556 samples of plant-based cheese alternatives for the presence of the pathogens Salmonella species, Listeria monocytogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus. All samples were also tested for generic Escherichia coli. Overall, the survey results indicate that...

A 3-year targeted survey analysed 891 samples of plant-based milk alternatives for the presence of the pathogens Salmonella species and Listeria monocytogenes. All samples were also tested for total coliforms and Aerobic Colony Count. Overall, the survey results indicate that plant-based milk...

​A 3-year targeted survey analysed 714 samples of plant-based ice cream alternatives for the presence of the pathogens Salmonella species and Listeria monocytogenes. All samples were also tested for total coliforms and Aerobic Colony Count. Overall, the survey results indicate that plant-based...

​A targeted survey analysed 1730 samples of imported fresh leafy herbs for the presence of Cyclospora cayetanensis, Cryptosporidium species and Toxoplasma gondii. 99.8% of the samples tested were found to be satisfactory. Overall, our survey results indicate that imported fresh leafy herbs sold...

​A targeted survey analysed 1782 samples of imported fresh berries for the presence of Cyclospora cayetanensis, Cryptosporidium species and Toxoplasma gondii. 99.9% of the samples tested were found to be satisfactory. Overall, our survey results indicate that imported fresh berries sold in Canada...

​A targeted survey analysed 584 samples of frozen raw coconut meat for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella species, Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157, generic E. coli and Aerobic Colony Count. Almost all (99.8%) of the samples tested were found to be free of pathogenic bacteria. The...

​This report summarizes testing results from both the NCRMP and the FSO Program in food samples collected between April 1, 2016 and March 31, 2017. Over 120,000 tests for residues of veterinary drugs, pesticides, metals, and contaminants were performed on more than 15,000 NCRMP and FSO monitoring...

​This report summarizes testing results from both the NCRMP and the fresh fruit and vegetable portion of the FSO Program in food samples collected between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019 (hereafter referred to as 2018/19). Over 115,000 tests for residues of veterinary drugs, pesticides, metals,...

​100% of the 787 samples of dried coconut tested for bacterial pathogens and indicators were satisfactory.

​Over 99.9% of the 1762 samples of ready-to-eat dried powdered spices tested for bacterial pathogens and indicators were satisfactory.

The main objectives of the 2020 CFP were to: collect data and assess the compliance of infant foods to Canadian standards for residues of pesticides, veterinary drugs and metals/elements collect data on aflatoxin M1 levels in yogurt/yogurt beverages and pudding Previous years have analyzed...

The main objective of this targeted survey was to generate information on the presence and levels of non-permitted colours in red palm oils available on the Canadian retail market. Colours are added to foods to compensate for the natural colour loss due to processing, to achieve a uniform product...

​4331 samples of ready-to-eat meat were tested for bacterial pathogens and indicators. 99.7% of the samples were satisfactory.

​Over 99.9% of the 5206 samples of pasteurized cheese tested for bacterial pathogens and indicators were satisfactory.

​98.9% of the 1165 samples of ready-to-eat fish and seafood tested for bacterial pathogens and indicators were satisfactory.

​A targeted survey tested 3172 samples of baby leafy vegetables for the presence of the pathogens Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella species, and E. coli O157. Over 99.5% of the samples tested were found to be satisfactory. When necessary, the CFIA conducted appropriate follow-up activities. No...