A number of food items sold across Canada have been recalled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for reasons including microbial contamination, the presence of wood pieces and undeclared ingredients.
Health Canada recently recalled several grocery products from the marketplace and the list has since expanded. The federal health department and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have flagged a handful of items that have been sold across Canada, some of which are due to the presence of pieces of wood or metal and others due to bacterial contamination.
Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have recalled over 30 cheese products in the last few weeks, and now, the CFIA is adding yet another spoiled cheese to the list. A class one recall was issued on February 18, 2023, regarding 1001 Fondue brand cheese, which was triggered by the CFIA's inspection activities.
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