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, 2017 and March 31, 2018 (hereafter referred to as 2017/18). Nearly 120,000 tests for residues of veterinary drugs, pes​ticides,...

An Excel database containing Asian Longhorned Beetle survey data.

An Excel database containing Emerald Ash Borer survey data.

An Excel database containing LDD Moth (Lymantria dispar dispar) survey data.

Listing of establishments registered under the Meat Inspection Act and Regulations.

Glyphosate data supporting scientific publication. **Linking to non-government of Canada websites** Links to Websites not under the control of the Government of Canada are provided solely for the convenience of the Website visitors. The Government of Canada is not responsible for the accuracy,...

​The main objective of this survey was to obtain baseline information regarding the presence and levels of undeclared allergens and gluten in Halloween-themed candies and chocolate products. Of the 356 samples tested, 10 were found to contain undeclared allergens, specifically beta-lactoglobulin...

The main objective of this survey was to obtain baseline information regarding the presence and levels of undeclared peanut in hummus products. 200 samples were tested, and none were found to contain undeclared peanuts.

The main objective of this survey was to obtain baseline information regarding the presence and levels of undeclared milk, gluten, and soy in juices. 300 samples were tested in this survey, and none of them were found to contain undeclared milk, gluten or soy.

The main objective of this survey was to obtain baseline information regarding the presence and levels of undeclared gluten in candies. 586 samples were tested in this survey, and 4 of the samples were found to contain undeclared gluten. 2 positive results were found in hard candy products while...

​A targeted survey analyzed 495 samples of wheat products, oat products, rice products, and other grains (e.g. barley, quinoa) for ochratoxin A (naturally occurring toxin released by molds. This mold occurs when grains are improperly stored. OTA was found in 45% of samples tested. Levels in...

Targeted surveys are used by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to focus its surveillance activities on areas of highest health risk. The information gained from these surveys provides support for the allocation and prioritization of the Agency’s activities to areas of greater concern....

​​A targeted survey on parasites in imported whole fresh sugar snap and snow peas analyzed 932 samples for Cyclospora cayetanensis (C. cayentanensis), Cryptosporidium species (spp.) and Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii). Of the 932 samples, 489 were also tested for Giardia spp. All samples were found...

​​A targeted survey analyzed 58 samples of flavoured butter for the bacterial pathogens Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes), Salmonella species (spp.), Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and generic Escherichia coli (E. coli). All samples tested were free of bacterial pathogens.

​​A targeted survey on bacterial pathogens in mechanically tenderized beef steaks analyzed 975 samples for E. coli O157:H7 and generic E. coli. Of the 975 samples, 386 samples were also tested for non-O157 Verotoxigenic E. coli (non-O157 VTEC). No E. coli O157:H7 and non-O157 VTEC were found in...

​A targeted survey analyzed 60 samples of kombucha for bacterial pathogens. All samples were tested for Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157 (E. coli O157), Bacillus cereus (B. cereus), Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and generic Escherichia coli (E. coli). All samples were found to be free of...

List of publically available sequence data for strains of Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Campylobacter spp. isolated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) from food, animal feed, fertilizer and environmental samples. **Linking to...

Edible insects were selected to be part of a preliminary survey to gain basic food safety information. Little scientific information is available regarding the control of microbiological pathogens during the rearing and processing of edible insects. A targeted survey analyzed 51 samples of edible...

A targeted survey analyzed 3,173 samples of chocolate-based confectionaries for bacterial pathogens. All samples were tested for Salmonella spp., coliforms and generic Escherichia coli (E. coli). No Salmonella spp and generic E. coli were found in any of the samples. High levels of coliforms were...

A targeted survey on bacterial pathogens in seed powder and plant-based protein powder analyzed 583 samples of seed powder and 245 samples of plant-based protein powder for generic Escherichia coli (E. coli), Salmonella species (spp.), B. cereus, Clostridium perfringens (C. perfringens) and...