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| June 16, 2004 |
Calgary, Alberta
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Calgary Company Fined For Illegal Meat Shipment From Alberta
to B.C.
On April 14, 2004, Core-Mark International entered a guilty plea in Calgary
Provincial Court to one count of violating the Meat Inspection Act and
was fined $3,500.
On Jan. 16, 2003, Core-Mark International
of Calgary shipped two cases of sausage rolls to its operation in Richmond
B.C. Only federally registered
establishments are allowed to send meat products between provinces.
The CFIA takes
food safety seriously and inspection helps to continue Canada’s excellent
reputation domestically and internationally as having a safe and high-quality
food supply.
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For more information, contact:
Don Ross
Enforcement and Investigation Services
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
(403) 292-4368 |
Jeff Meerman
Communications Officer
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
(403) 292-6733 |
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