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XL Foods could reopen this week UPDATED
If the inspection of the plant’s new food safety protocols goes well, the CFIA could allow the plant to reopen this week or next, but there’s no final word yet
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XL Foods lays off employees during CFIA inspection – then recalls them
As inspectors were assessing XL Foods’ food safety protocols, the company lays off 2,000 employees then backtracks and recalls 800 staff back to work the next day
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Beef recall now overseas; CFIA to assess XL Foods plant
Hong Kong recalls beef originating from XL Foods while CFIA inspectors begin assessing when and if the plant will be ready to reopen
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CFIA expands meat recall
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded the recall of meat from XL Foods to all of Canada and into the U.S., and says recalled products now number 1,500
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New facility will study deadly bacteria
Norwegian plant to research food pathogens
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Technology can help destroy E. coli
A Toronto firm’s patented technology can be used to sterilize equipment
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Government cuts could increase food risks: union
Provinces will have to step up in absence of federal meat inspectors
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Technology Promises Food Safety Breakthrough
Chiquita Brands International and its salad subsidiary Fresh Express have introduced FreshRinse, a new technology the companies say is a breakthrough in keeping produce safe and fresh. The produce wash is designed to dramatically reduce microorganisms on leafy greens and…
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Technology Promises Food Safety Breakthrough
Chiquita Brands International and its salad subsidiary Fresh Express have introduced FreshRinse, a new technology the companies say is a breakthrough in keeping produce safe and fresh. The produce wash is designed to dramatically reduce microorganisms on leafy greens and…
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Canadian grad student develops new cattle vaccine
University of Saskatchewan graduate student David Asper has created a new cattle vaccine. The university’s website reports that the veterinary microbiology student’s work, which is soon to be published, is based on the idea that humans can be protected from…
