Canadian Food Inspection Agency

We tested 910 samples of pasteurized goat, sheep, and water buffalo milk cheese for the presence of certain strains of Salmonella, Listeria, Staphylococcus, and E. coli. Almost all (99.8%) of the samples tested were found to be satisfactory. Overall, our survey results indicate that pasteurized...

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​A total of 1026 samples of ready-to-eat (RTE) non-soy plant-based meat alternatives were tested for Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes and generic E. coli. All samples (100%) were found to be satisfactory.

A total of 954 samples of raw non-soy plant-based meat alternatives were tested for E. coli O157:H7, Salmonella and generic E. coli. Testing showed 99.7% of samples were satisfactory. The CFIA conducted appropriate follow-up activities when necessary.

​A total of 699 samples of pasteurized goat, sheep, and water buffalo milk were tested for the presence of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes, as well as bacterial indicators. Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes were not found in any of the samples. The CFIA conducted appropriate follow-up...

​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, 2020 and March 31, 2021 (hereafter referred to as 2020/21). Over 95,000 tests for residues of veterinary drugs, pesticides, metals,...

​A targeted survey tested 162 samples of powdered infant cereal for Enterobacteriaceae and 199 samples of children's breakfast cereals for Salmonella species, Enterobacteriaceae and Aerobic Colony Count. 96.9% of the powdered infant cereal and 97.5% of children's breakfast cereal samples were...

​​In response to pork-associated O157 Shiga Toxin Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) outbreaks in Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency investigated the occurrence of STEC in Canadian retail raw ground pork during the period of 1 November 2014 to 31 March 2016. O157 STEC and non-O157 STEC...

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 LDD Moth (Lymantria dispar dispar) survey data.

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​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...

​​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...

Lead chromate is a lead-based chemical that has been used illegally to add or enhance colour to brightly coloured yellow spices such as turmeric. Lead occurs naturally in the environment and consumers are exposed to low levels of lead in food, drinking water, air, dust and soil. It is...

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...

The CFIA tested 229 samples of imported frozen scallops for the presence of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) and Norovirus (NoV) (Genotypes I and II (GI, GII)). All samples tested were found to be satisfactory.