The Canadian Food Inspection Agency appears to be cracking
down hard on food imports, judging by its website report on detentions during
the first half of this year.
Ontario inspectors appear to have been particularly vigilant
with 116 detentions listed.
They span companies large and small and a broad range of
products.
Nestle Canada had a large number of Stouffer’s brand
products detained, apparently for reasons unrelated to food safety.
Ronald Chisholm Ltd., which is a major importer of a variety
of products, was hit by several detentions of beef.
Given Canada’s high tariffs, it’s somewhat surprising that
there were detentions of chicken imported by companies such as Erie Meats and
turkey by P&H Foods.
