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What's New Archive - 2006

August 2006

August 31 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared milk protein in various imported products
- Biotechnology Notices of Submission Project - Soybean (MON 89788) which has been genetically modified for glyphosate herbicide tolerance
- Avian Influenza: History
August 30 - HEALTH HAZARD ALERT -Certain CHEESE CAKES and BLACK FOREST CAKES purchased from OVERWAITEA FOODS in Salmon Arm, British Columbia may contain harmful chemicals
- Good Importing Practices for Food
August 29 - Prosecution Bulletin -  Ontario Company Fined $8,000 for Offences Under the Fish Inspection Act
- ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared milk protein in various imported products
August 28 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared milk protein in various imported products
- Genetically Engineered Rice Unintentionally Released in the US
August 25 - Protect your birds with Bird Health Basics
August 24 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared milk protein in various imported products
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News Release - BSE Investigation Reaches Conclusion
August 23 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared milk protein in various imported products
- News Release - BSE Confirmed in Alberta
August 22 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared milk protein in various imported products
August 18 - News Release - Work Continues to Minimize the Temporary Actions by the United States on Certain Agricultural Products
- HEALTH HAZARD ADVISORY - Consumers cautioned to inspect powder infant formula cans
- ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared milk protein in various imported products
- Industry Bulletin - Details of Temporary Actions by the United States on Certain Agricultural Products
- News Release -Apple Maggot Found in Abbotsford
- Prosecution Bulletin - Alfred Issac Fined $750.00 for Undeclared Net Quantity
August 17 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared milk protein in GREENMAX imported product
- Canada’s protocols for Potato Cyst Nematode Sampling and Detection
August 16 - News Release - Canada Will Continue to Work with the United States to Minimize Restrictions on Quebec Agricultural Products
August 15 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared milk protein in various imported products
- News Release - Confirmation of Golden Nematode in Quebec
August 14 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared milk protein in various imported products
August 11 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared milk protein in various imported products
August 10 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared soy in JERRY’S BAKERY AND MINI MART ASSORTED BREAD PRODUCTS
- Public Advisory - Imported Non-Dairy Products Containing Undeclared Milk Ingredients
- National Aquatic Animal Health Program (NAAHP) - Frequently Asked Questions
August 9 - Determination of the Safety of Monsanto Canada Inc.'s Corn (Zea mays L.) Event LY038
- Accredited Veterinarian’s Manual
August 8 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared milk protein in various imported products
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News Release - BSE Investigation in Manitoba Completed
- Report on the Investigation of the sixth case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in Canada (Province of Manitoba)
August 4 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared milk protein in various imported instant coffee, instant tea and soup mixes
- UPDATE - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared peanut protein in certain MISBIS brand chocolate and confectionary products from Turkey
August 3 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared milk protein in various imported instant coffee mixes and cereal mixes
August 2 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared milk protein in various imported instant coffee mixes and cereal mixes
August 1 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared peanut protein in certain MISBIS brand chocolate and confectionary products from Turkey
- Determination of the Safety of BASF's Imidazolinone-Tolerant CLEARFIELD™ Wheat Events BW255-2 and BW238-3

July 2006

July 31 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared egg in OCEAN JEWEL brand FROZEN OVEN READY BREADED POPCORN SHRIMP
- ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared milk protein in various imported instant coffee mixes and cereal mixes
- News Release - CFIA’s Winnipeg Lab Receives Reference Laboratory Designation For AI and BSE
July 28 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared milk protein in various imported instant coffee mixes and cereal mixes
- Seed Program Quality System Procedure - Authorized Seed Crop Inspection Program
July 27 - Prosecution Bulletin - Transport Gaétan Pellerin Inc. Issued $5,000 Fine
July 26 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared milk protein in SUPER 3 IN 1 INSTANT COFFEEMIX
July 25 - UPDATE - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared milk protein in GOLD CHOICE brand INSTANT TONGKAT ALI GINSENG COFFEE PREMIX
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Information Bulletin - Full Implementation of Wood Packaging Import Requirements
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Working Residue Levels in Honey
- Questions and Answers
July 24 - UPDATE - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared milk protein in COFFEEKING AMERICAN FLAVOUR 3 IN 1 COFFEEMIX
- Prosecution Bulletin - Ontario Company Fined $5,000 for an Offence Under the Food and Drugs Act
- Looking Inside the Assessment Process: Plants with Novel Traits and Novel Livestock Feeds - Plant Sources
July 21 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared milk protein in COFFEEKING AMERICAN FLAVOUR 3 IN 1 COFFEEMIX
- ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared milk protein in GOLD CHOICE brand INSTANT TONGKAT ALI GINSENG COFFEE PREMIX
July 20 -  Determination of the Safety of Bayer CropScience’s Glufosinate Ammonium Tolerant Rice (Oryza sativa) Event LLrice62
July 17 - Prosecution Bulletin - Falsified Certificates Lead to a $100,000 Fine
- Summary Report - Response to Findings of Notifiable Avian Influenza (H5N2) in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia November 2005
July 13 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared sulphites in CHATMAN’S BAKERY LTD brand APPLE PIE
- News Release - Alberta Cow Tests Positive For BSE
- Avian Influenza - Frequently Asked Questions
July 12 - Approved regulatory amendments that were recently enacted and published in the Canada Gazette, Part II
- Regulations Amending the Licensing and Arbitration Regulations
- Avian Influenza - Glossary
July 11 - Avian Influenza - Biosecurity Checklist
- Fact Sheet - Red Tide, PSP and Safe Shellfish Harvesting
July 10 -

Determination of the Safety of Dow AgroSciences Canada Inc.'s Insect Resistant and Glufosinate - Ammonium Tolerant Corn (Zea mays L) Event DAS-06275-8
- News Release - Potential BSE Case in Alberta
- Notice to Industry - Changes to Canada’s Bluetongue Policy
July 7 - Fact Sheet - Food Safety Facts on Emergency Preparedness/Power Failure
July 6 - Information Bulletin - Revised Fresh Produce Destination Inspection Service
July 5 - Fact Sheet - Food Safety Facts for Cantaloupe
July 4 - News Release - BSE Confirmed in Manitoba Cow
July 1 - Regulatory proposals that were recently pre-published in the Canada Gazette, Part I
- Regulations Amending the Plant Protection Regulations

June 2006

June 30 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared cashews in DAILY DELIGHT PRODUCTS
- News Release - Potential BSE Suspect Identified in Manitoba
- News Release - New Regulated Areas in Southwestern Ontario to Slow Spread of Emerald Ash Borer
- Questions and Answers
June 29 - News Release - Revised BSE Measures for U.S. Imports
- Regulatory Amendments
June 28 - Prosecution Bulletin - 1187492 Ontario Ltd / Mankey Trading Inc. fined $5,000
June 27 - UPDATE - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared wheat in TUNNOCK'S SNOWBALLS COCONUT COVERED MARSHMALLOWS
June 26 - HEALTH HAZARD ALERT -  Various CADBURY PRODUCTS imported from England may contain salmonella bacteria
- News Release - Canada Strengthens Feed Controls
- Regulatory Amendments
- Fact Sheet
- Questions and Answers
- CFIA Employee Receives 2006 Professional Institute Gold Medal Award
June 23 - UPDATE ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared wheat in TUNNOCK'S SNOWBALLS COCONUT COVERED MARSHMALLOWS
June 22 - Prosecution Bulletin - Ontario Company Fined $4,000 for an Offence Under the Food and Drugs Act
June 20 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared wheat in TUNNOCK'S SNOWBALLS COCONUT COVERED MARSHMALLOWS
- News Release - No Additional Evidence of Avian Influenza Found in P.E.I. Backyard Flock
- Prosecution Bulletin - La Coop Fédérée Fined $2,000
June 19 - Overview of Avian Influenza Prevention, Preparedness and Response
June 16 - HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - Certain CULTURED MUSSELS sold in the Chaleur Bay region of Quebec may contain paralytic shellfish toxin
- News Release - Governments Respond to Preliminary Finding of Avian Influenza in Backyard Flock in Prince Edward Island
- Honey Establishment Inspection Manual
- News Release - CFIA Completes BSE Investigation
June 9 - Advisory - Advice Regarding the Use of Sour Spray Candy
June 8 - Prosecution Bulletin - Farmer in the Dell Prohibited From Juicing for 3 Months
June 7 - Prosecution Bulletin - Inaccurate Labelling Results in Fine
- Prosecution Bulletin - Violating the Health of Animals Act Costly to a Professional Apiarist
June 6 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared allergens in mislabelled JOHNVINCE YOUTH MIX
June 5 - ALLERGY ALERT -Undeclared Almonds in SICILIAN OLIVES STUFFED WITH GARLIC CLOVES
- Prosecution Bulletin - Ocean Seafood Company (602390 Ontario Ltd) Fined $5,000
June 1 -

Prosecution Bulletin - Ontario Company Fined $5,000 for an Offence Under the Meat Inspection Act
- ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared egg, milk and soy proteins in PRESTIGE brand MIRAGE COATED BISCUITS

May 2006

May 30 - Prosecution Bulletin - Court Fines Chris's Meats & Delicatessen Ltd. $6,000 for contravening the Food and Drugs Act and the Meat Inspection Act
- Prosecution Bulletin - Court Fines Les Aliments Bonté Foods Ltd. $2,000  for contravening the Fish Inspection Act
May 26 - Consultation Paper - Reviewing the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's import policy for bluetongue [and anaplasmosis] for ruminant animals imported from the United States
May 18 - Canada Launches 2006 Wild Bird Survey for Avian Influenza
- Prosecution Bulletin - Produits Marins St-Godefroi Inc Fined $8,000
- Prosecution Bulletin - Distributions Alimentaires F.A.S. Lanthier Ltée Fined $500
- Prosecution Bulletin - Ontario Company Fined $12,000 for Offences Under the Food and Drugs Act
May 17 - News Release - "Be Aware and Declare" Campaign Announced for Travellers
May 9 - Prosecution Bulletin - Les Fruits de Mer Intercontinental Inc. Fined $8,000
May 5 - HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - Pieces of hard plastic in CARAMEL FILLED SMALL (8.5 g) CHOCOLATE EGGS made by CADBURY ADAMS CANADA INC.
May 2 - Fact Sheet - General Packaging and Labelling Requirements for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

April 2006

April 28 - UPDATE - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared  milk protein in GOLDEN WHEAT PRODUCTS
- Fact Sheet - Egg Grading
- Information Bulletin - Consultation on Draft Containment Standards for Facilities Handling Plant Pests
April 25 - CFIA Enhances Import Measures Respecting Live Birds and Avian Influenza
April 20 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared  milk protein in various BOSTON BAY FOODS BRAND PRODUCTS
- News Release - Temporary Restrictions on Idaho Potatoes
April 19 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared  milk protein in GOLDEN WHEAT PRODUCTS
April 16 - News Release - Final Testing Confirms BSE Case in B.C.
April 14 - UPDATED HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - NIAGARA GOLD and COMFORT CREAM CHEESES made by Upper Canada cheese company may contain salmonella bacteria
April 13 - News Release - Potential Case of BSE Identified in B.C.
April 12 - HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - NIAGARA GOLD and COMFORT CREAM CHEESES made by Upper Canada cheese company may contain salmonella bacteria
April 10 - HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - COOKED APPLE SNAIL MEAT and APPLE SNAIL MEAT may contain salmonella bacteria
- Prosecution Bulletin - Pro J & R Feeds Fined $10,000 for Violating the Feeds Act
- Prosecution Bulletin - Hutterian Brethren Church Fined for Illegally Transporting Meat
- Prosecution Bulletin - Feed Bag Enterprises Ltd. fined $2,000 for Violating the Feeds Act
April 6 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared egg and milk in WORTHINGTON VEGETABLE SKALLOPS
April 4 - Interim Guidelines for the Presence of Malachite Green (MG) and Leucomalachite Green (LMG) in Aquaculture Fish Products
April 3 - The Scope of CFIA Safety Assessments for Biotechnology-Derived Products: What’s In and What’s Out?
- News Release - Federal Government Revises its Approach to Malachite Green in Aquacultured Fish and Fish Products

March 2006

March 29 - D-03-08 - Phytosanitary Requirements to prevent the introduction into and spread within Canada of the Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis (Fairmaire), into Canada
- PI-008 - Inspecting Ships that carry Grain and Grain Products for Export
March 28 - Prosecution Bulletin - Guilty Pleas Entered For Violation of Feeds Act
March 27 - Information Letter To Industry - "No Added Sugars"
March 24 - HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - EMPIRE’S CHOICE GRILLED EEL may contain Nitrofurans and Malachite Green residues
March 23 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared soy in EL PETO PRODUCTS brand TAPIOCA STARCH AND FLOUR
March 16 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared egg in EQUALITY brand CHEESEBURGER MACARONI HAMBURGER DINNER
March 14 - News Release - Statement by the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food and Minister responsible for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (BSE in a cow in the United States)
March 10 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared egg and wheat in MANGO ROLL W/STICKY RICE
March 9 - Prosecution Bulletin - Meat processor fined for unlawfully applying and using meat inspection legend
- Information Bulletin - Government steps up enforcement of wood packaging import requirements
March 7 - Determination of the Safety of Monsanto Canada Inc.’s Glyphosate-Tolerant, Corn-Rootworm-Protected Corn (Zea mays L) Event MON 88017
March 3 - News Release - CFIA Completes BSE Investigation
March 1 - HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - Pieces of hard plastic in 39 g CADBURY CARAMILK, CARAMILK MAPLE and CARAMILK CAFÉ CHOCOLATE EGGS

February 2006

February 25 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared peanut protein in NESTLE COFFEE CRISP WAFER BAR sold in peanut free assorted snack size packages
February 24 - HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - A & K CANNED SAUSAGES may contain dangerous bacteria
February 15 - Prosecution Bulletin - Ontario packer fined for violation of the Canada Agricultural Products Act
February 10 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared soy in LONDON PORTUGUESE BAKERY brand BREAD and BREAD PRODUCTS
- Prosecution Bulletin - Eskimo Express Inc fined $1,200
February 9 - Determination of the Safety of Monsanto Canada Inc.'s Roundup Ready® Flex Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Line MON 88913
February 6 - Minister responsible for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Import Requirements for Mexican Cantaloupes
February 3 - EXPANDED HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - Certain AQUAFUCHSIA brand SPROUTS may contain salmonella bacteria
February 2 - HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - Certain AQUAFUCHSIA brand SPROUTS may contain salmonella bacteria

January 2006

January 31 - Prosecution Bulletin - Québec man fined for offences under the Maple Products Regulations
January 27 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared peanut protein in YOGOURT RAISINS prepared for JOHNVINCE FOODS
- Prosecution Bulletin - Purveyor's Pride Violates Meat Inspection Act
January 25 - 2004/2005 Chemical Residue Reports
January 23 -

News Release -  BSE Detected in Alberta
January 20 - Animal Disease Agent Information - Pathogen Safety Data Sheets
- Prosecution Bulletin - Manufacturer Fined for Unsanitary Conditions
January 19 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared wheat in MERIT SELECTION GARDEN AND SALAD 10-CUT WEDGE POTATOES
January 16 - Prosecution Bulletin - B.C. Company Violates Meat Inspection Act (Revised)
January 11 - ALLERGY ALERT - Undeclared egg protein in PICCOLI FIORETTI ITALIAN BAKERY CRANBERRY ORANGE COFFEE CAKE
- Decision Document DD2005-54 - Determination of the Safety of Monsanto Canada Inc. and KWS SAAT AG’s Roundup Ready® Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris ssp vulgaris L.) Event H7-1
January 6 - Prosecution Bulletin - $5,000 fine for Les Aliments T & N Inc


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